Skool-Kahs Totem, 1883

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 5

Identifier: 1975.006.3.Haida.001

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Scope and Contents

A two story house with a balcony around the second floor and a totem pole in front. The totem is identified as Skool-Kahs in Howkan, Alaska. A second, unadorned wooden pole is erected in front of and to the left of the Skool-Kahs totem. A man stands with his right hand on the totem. Two windows are visible on the second story and two windows on the first, with the window on the left being smaller and located above a door. House identified as belonging to Chief Skowl's sucessor.

Dates

Creation: 1883

Creator

de Groff, Edward, 1860-1910 (Photographer, Person)

Access

This material is open for research use by any registered reader.

Extent

1 photographic_print

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Albumen print on cabinet card.

Left and bottom edge of card damaged.

Dimensions

Print: 19 x 11 cm.

Card: 21.5 x 13 cm.

General

Title taken from recto of card.

Photographer: Edward de Groffs, Sitka, Alaska.

Printed on recto, bottom: "51. Skool-Kahs Totem, Howkan, Alaska."

Printed on verso, center: "Picturesque Views of Alaska Scenery. Sizes: 5x8 8x10. Bromide Enlargements, 18x22. Edward de Groffs. Sitka, - - Alaska. B.C. Towne, Agent at Portland, Orgeon."