10 wooden ritual rods (in Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 2) with the following names on them: George Robinson, Allen Samson, Mark Morrison, Allice Grant, Matthew Ross, Duncan Moses, Joe Starr, David Wilson, Jonah Howard, and Henry Nice.
10 wooden ritual rods (in Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 2) with the following names on them: George Robinson, Allen Samson, Mark Morrison, Allice Grant, Matthew Ross, Duncan Moses, Joe Starr, David Wilson, Jonah Howard, and Henry Nice.
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
Width
1 cm
Length
35.5 cm
Date Range
ca. 1898
Accession Number
982.55.2.2b
Biographical Notes
see also 982.55 Royal Templar Fonds, archival
Ritual Rods with following names are located in the Settling the Valley, Cabinet 3 Drawer 1:
Joseph Watson
John Legaak
Jesse Morrison
Geo.H. Raley
Maud Raley
Jonah Howard
David Grant
Remainder are in Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 2
Cracks, looks like it has been broken and repaired
Height
26.5 cm
Width
5 cm
Length
5.3 cm
Accession Number
2010.13.6
Biographical Notes
John Moore is the son of Charles and Elizabeth Moore (nee Donough) who settled in the Kitimat Valley (1900-1919). Aubrey Wood is the husband of Elizabeth's niece.
Small black argillite totem pole. Sticker on back, reads "Haida Moore."
Physical Condition
poor
Material
argillite
Culture
Haida
Condition Remarks
Very cracked, glued together
Height
28 cm
Width
8 cm
Length
7 cm
Accession Number
2010.13.7
Biographical Notes
John Moore is the son of Charles and Elizabeth Moore (nee Donough) who settled in the Kitimat Valley (1900-1919). Aubrey Wood is the husband of Elizabeth's niece.
Small, yellow cedar totem pole featuring Qolun (beaver) on one side, and Ikstookoya (eagle) on the other side. Used as a reference while carving the large house post at the UBC First Nations House of Learning.
Small, yellow cedar totem pole featuring Qolun (beaver) on one side, and Ikstookoya (eagle) on the other side. Used as a reference while carving the large house post at the UBC First Nations House of Learning.
Small wooden totem pole carved by Sammy Robinson. It has a square base with, in order, a raven (holding a fish in its beak), a bear, and a frog atop. The wood is light brown in colour (possibly yellow cedar) and has been finished but not painted. Nails in bottom.
Small wooden totem pole carved by Sammy Robinson. It has a square base with, in order, a raven (holding a fish in its beak), a bear, and a frog atop. The wood is light brown in colour (possibly yellow cedar) and has been finished but not painted. Nails in bottom.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
Wood (yellow cedar?)
Technique
carved
Culture
Haisla
Height
33.5 cm
Width
9 cm
Length
8.5 cm
Inscriptions
"KITAMAAT BC," "SR" on back
Date Range
[1970s-1980s?]
Accession Number
2024.9.1
Biographical Notes
Sammy Robinson (b. 1934) is a master Haisla carver and hereditary chief from Kitamaat, B.C.
Wooden totem pole carved by Henry Robertson. Figures from bottom up: small humanoid held by a bear, humanoid head with tall hat, bear with frog in mouth, humanoid head with eagle on top. The base is square. The wood is dark brown with a very prominent grain. The figures are partially painted in shades of reddish-brown, green, and black.
Wooden totem pole carved by Henry Robertson. Figures from bottom up: small humanoid held by a bear, humanoid head with tall hat, bear with frog in mouth, humanoid head with eagle on top. The base is square. The wood is dark brown with a very prominent grain. The figures are partially painted in shades of reddish-brown, green, and black.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
Wood
Technique
carved
Culture
Haisla
Condition Remarks
A few minor scuff marks on base. Nose of one of the figures chipped off but has been repaired. The bottom of the base has some cracks in it, and the wood is starting to be discoloured around the nails.
Height
65 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Length
15 cm
Inscriptions
"HR", "KEMANO B.C." on back
Date Range
[1970s-1980s?]
Accession Number
2024.9.2
Biographical Notes
Henry Robertson (1934-2016), aka Ga-ba-baawk, was a Haisla carver from Kemano/Kitamaat, B.C.
Plastic encased set of two Kitimat Works pennants. Pennants have a blue and white design with black text. Left side has an image of an Alcan aluminum ingot. Text in center reads Kitimat Works ...proud to have been part of Kitimat since its beginning August 3 1954-'84. Alcan logo on right side.
Plastic encased set of two Kitimat Works pennants. Pennants have a blue and white design with black text. Left side has an image of an Alcan aluminum ingot. Text in center reads Kitimat Works ...proud to have been part of Kitimat since its beginning August 3 1954-'84. Alcan logo on right side.
