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.
Four copied maps showing the grease trail within traditional Haisla territory. One map is put together with different sheets in a patchwork style. The maps were prepared for the Haisla Land Claims Centre.
Four copied maps showing the grease trail within traditional Haisla territory. One map is put together with different sheets in a patchwork style. The maps were prepared for the Haisla Land Claims Centre.
Photo showing Haisla Homecoming celebrations' foot race. After competing in the 10km Glenda Smith (pictured) lied down and said "that's it" when she crossed the finish line. She wasn't injured, just exhausted.
Photo showing Haisla Homecoming celebrations' foot race. After competing in the 10km Glenda Smith (pictured) lied down and said "that's it" when she crossed the finish line. She wasn't injured, just exhausted.
2 photographs of the barbeque at the Haisla Homecoming and a photo of a dugout canoe.
18 photographs of Children's Day Summer Players Theatre and Museum displays overcrowded museum situation
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
2 photographs of the barbeque at the Haisla Homecoming and a photo of a dugout canoe.
18 photographs of Children's Day Summer Players Theatre and Museum displays overcrowded museum situation
Photograph of Kit the Fox riding a green convertible in the July 1st parade. The vehicle is passing through the Haisla Boulevard Tsimshian intersection. People are watching in either side. The Price Busters store in background.
Photograph of Kit the Fox riding a green convertible in the July 1st parade. The vehicle is passing through the Haisla Boulevard Tsimshian intersection. People are watching in either side. The Price Busters store in background.
Photograph of the Snow Valley Savings Credit Union 25th Anniversary float in the July 1st Parade. The float features a red and white cake on top of a red car, and two people dressed as 25 cent coins on a trailer being pulled behind. Back of trailer reads 'The Better Savings". Float is running through Haisla Boulevard Tsimshian intersection. People of on either side watching.
Photograph of the Snow Valley Savings Credit Union 25th Anniversary float in the July 1st Parade. The float features a red and white cake on top of a red car, and two people dressed as 25 cent coins on a trailer being pulled behind. Back of trailer reads 'The Better Savings". Float is running through Haisla Boulevard Tsimshian intersection. People of on either side watching.
Photograph of Girl Guides of Canada 75 Celebration float at the July 1st parade. Float has many Girl Guides riding with many balloons above them. Girl guide logo and 75 decorates the bottom edges. Float is running through Haisla Boulevard Tsimshian intersection. People visible on opposite side of road.
Photograph of Girl Guides of Canada 75 Celebration float at the July 1st parade. Float has many Girl Guides riding with many balloons above them. Girl guide logo and 75 decorates the bottom edges. Float is running through Haisla Boulevard Tsimshian intersection. People visible on opposite side of road.
