Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Guskun (Kasaan)

Guskun
(Kasaan)
Skowl Bay

Buildings and totem poles as seen from the beach, 1885



Kaigani Village of Kasa-an, as seen from the east, 1885



Kasa-an grave markers and totem poles, as seen from the beach, 1885




Kasa-an totem poles and house, 1885



Kaigani Village of Kasa-an, as seen from the water, 1885



People standing on beach with Haida totem poles and dwellings in background, Kasaan, ca. 1899



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Haida home of chief named Sanhyte, at mouth of Karta stream, 1904.



Haida wood carving of whale grave totem, 1910.



Haida totem poles and houses, Kasaan, 1913



Haida man and boys stand inside Chief Sanhyte house, 1914.



Haida Chief Sonihat's totem pole relocated in Los Angeles, California



Haida Chief Sonihat's house frame, Kasaan, 1938.



Haida structure made with totem poles, Kasaan, 1915.