Yellow cedar paddle, pommel glued to shaft. Paint colours red, black and light blue. Carved by Haisla artist Henry Robertson. This paddle is for the captain of the canoe. On one side, from the handle to the tip, the animals are: Octopus, Crab, Halibut, Ling Cod, Abalone, Bullhead, Rat Fish, Dog Fish, Wolf Fish, Salmon, Red Snapper, Sea Urchin, Dog Salmon, Eel, Cod, Killer Whale. On the other side, from mid-point to tip, the animals are: Sea Urchin, Abalone, Black Cod, Clam and Halibut.
Yellow cedar paddle, pommel glued to shaft. Paint colours red, black and light blue. Carved by Haisla artist Henry Robertson. This paddle is for the captain of the canoe. On one side, from the handle to the tip, the animals are: Octopus, Crab, Halibut, Ling Cod, Abalone, Bullhead, Rat Fish, Dog Fish, Wolf Fish, Salmon, Red Snapper, Sea Urchin, Dog Salmon, Eel, Cod, Killer Whale. On the other side, from mid-point to tip, the animals are: Sea Urchin, Abalone, Black Cod, Clam and Halibut.
Photo showing five Haisla women in traditional attire at the opening of the new recreation centre in Kitamaat Village. From left to right are Laura Robinson, Ella Grant, Louisa Smith, and two unidentified women.
Photo showing five Haisla women in traditional attire at the opening of the new recreation centre in Kitamaat Village. From left to right are Laura Robinson, Ella Grant, Louisa Smith, and two unidentified women.
Notes
People in the background include John Williams (Minisin), James Robertson, Brenda Robertson (Gack), and Robert Russ (a visitor). Cheryl Grant is the young girl dancing in the background behind Laura Robinson and Ella Grant.