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Object Number
976-62-10/100167.1.19
Display Title
Totem poles at Skidegate, British Columbia
Descriptions
Object Description
Dictated to Dan Jones by Bill Holm: Skitigat 3rd pole from the left is in the Prov. Museum, Victoria The left hand pole stood until the early 1960s in the Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC; it was frequently repainted and patched. Bill Reed and Doug Cranner said it was beyond repair. The present one dates from around 1964
Department
Photographic
Date
late 19th Century
Artist
Mr. R. Maynard
Culture
- Northwest Coast Native American styles
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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Canada
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British Columbia
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Graham Island
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Skidegate
Dimensions
Overall: 25.4001 × 20.32 cm (10 × 8 in.)
Quantity
1
Provenance
Donor
Donated by
Landon T. Clay
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