One of the Famous Old Totem Poles of the North
Database ID | 13675 | |
Institution | University of Saskatchewan Archives | |
Fonds/Collection | Institute for Northern Studies fonds | |
File/Item Reference | INS-481 (INS Photos 422-600) | |
Date of creation | [1920s?] | |
Physical description/extent | 1 postcard; b&w; 13 x 8 cm 4 photographs; b&w; 24.5 x 15.5 cm | |
Number of images | 1 | |
Scope and content | Handwritten annotation on back of postcard: "Named Waum Gana'o 14'[high] / erected 1845 / 4 Bottom figure, is of the big hog, upside down." Waum Gana'o is indicated as the big hog by an arrow. Title from bottom of postcard. Skeena River, BC. | |
Restrictions on access | There are no restrictions on access. | |
Copyright holder | Public domain | |
Copyright expiry date | Public domain | |
Other terms governing use and reproduction | Responsibility regarding questions of copyright that may arise in the use of any images is assumed by the researcher. | |
Type | Archival | |
Primary Media | Photographs | |
Provenance Access Point | University of Saskatchewan. Institute for Northern Studies | |
Other notes | Photograph loaned to the Public Archives of Canada, PA-45117. | |
Treaty boundaries | Treaty 8 | |
Cultural region | Plateau | |
Subject | Art and Artifacts -- Carving Culture -- Totems Ceremonies | |
Date Range(s) | 1920-1929 | |
Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/13675 |