Round blue polyester patch; black, red and green silkscreening; letters read 'KEMANO CAMP 72'; image depicts green forest, black transmission tower in foreground and two red lightning bolts at top.
Round blue polyester patch; black, red and green silkscreening; letters read 'KEMANO CAMP 72'; image depicts green forest, black transmission tower in foreground and two red lightning bolts at top.
One VHS Tape containing footage of Lord Alexander School visiting Barkerville, May 1993, Grade 5. White and multicoloured cassette case. Brand name 'TDK'.
One VHS Tape containing footage of Lord Alexander School visiting Barkerville, May 1993, Grade 5. White and multicoloured cassette case. Brand name 'TDK'.
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.
