The First People: Approaching the Feast postcard, 2000
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1
Identifier: Item 7
Scope and Contents
This 60 foot ceremonial Kwagiulth canoe carries the groom and his family towards the beach to meet the bride and her family. Kolus is at the head of the canoe, the groom at the rear. The character carved on the side of the canoe is "Nax wax daxw", also known as the sea eagle. Photographed on the coast of British Columbia by Edward Curtis, 1914.
Dates
- Creation: 2000
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Material in English
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
Extent
From the Collection: 63 boxes (19.5 linear feet)
From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet (1 map drawer)
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Repository Details
Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository
Contact:
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)
scweb@usu.edu
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)
scweb@usu.edu