Dug out and steamed canoe called "Little Blackfish" made by Tom Nyce Sr.; carved at Kitamaat Village which began in April 1982. Named after a canoe named "Blackfish" which once won the canoe races held annually in Kitamaat during the May Day weekend. Log for canoe was donated by Eurocan. Blackfish, Beaver and Raven are painted in a black, white, and red design on both sides.
Dug out and steamed canoe called "Little Blackfish" made by Tom Nyce Sr.; carved at Kitamaat Village which began in April 1982. Named after a canoe named "Blackfish" which once won the canoe races held annually in Kitamaat during the May Day weekend. Log for canoe was donated by Eurocan. Blackfish, Beaver and Raven are painted in a black, white, and red design on both sides.
Miniature canoe made from yellow cedar. Features image of a double finned orca with wolf and orca heads on each end on one side, and a wolf with paua decorations on the other side. Includes 3 paddles and 2 poles, all from red cedar.
Miniature canoe made from yellow cedar. Features image of a double finned orca with wolf and orca heads on each end on one side, and a wolf with paua decorations on the other side. Includes 3 paddles and 2 poles, all from red cedar.
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Two sheets taped together
Width
28cm
Length
43.5 cm
Date Range
ca. 1997
Accession Number
2016.143.1
Biographical Notes
HEAK (Hans Kuppers) was a political cartoonist who worked for Alcan and created a character known as Alman for the ingot newsletter.
Rectangular wooden plaque with carved MIYA (fish) in the center. The frame is of dark red cedar, while the miya is of lighter-coloured alder. Corners are rounded. Back has a thread strung between two hooks in order to hang it. Piece is an example of Wilson's early carving that made use of scrap wood from larger projects.
Rectangular wooden plaque with carved MIYA (fish) in the center. The frame is of dark red cedar, while the miya is of lighter-coloured alder. Corners are rounded. Back has a thread strung between two hooks in order to hang it. Piece is an example of Wilson's early carving that made use of scrap wood from larger projects.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
cedar
alder
Technique
carved
Culture
Haisla
Condition Remarks
Some scratches in the wood on the back.
Height
2 cm
Width
20 cm
Length
35.3 cm
Date Range
1992-1994
Accession Number
2021.9.3
Biographical Notes
Lyle Wilson (b. 1955) is a Haisla artist from Kitimaat Village. His repertoire includes wood carving, painting, metalworking and glassworking. His art has been sold and displayed across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Deck of standard playing cards, 54 card in the deck. Consists of cardboard box with flaps at both ends to open box. Box is white with black and grey decoration. On either end is brand name 'dynamic'. Cut out window in front, so that you can see commemorative text written on cards. Cards are standard faces, white and blue background with text - Kitimat Old Timers Hockey Tournament 1989 - written in silver.
Deck of standard playing cards, 54 card in the deck. Consists of cardboard box with flaps at both ends to open box. Box is white with black and grey decoration. On either end is brand name 'dynamic'. Cut out window in front, so that you can see commemorative text written on cards. Cards are standard faces, white and blue background with text - Kitimat Old Timers Hockey Tournament 1989 - written in silver.
