Caption
Ellen Neel is the 5th generation of a famous British Columbia Indian family to devote her talents to the native North American art of totem carving. A member of the Kwakiutl tribe from the Alert Bay area of B.C., Mrs. Noel's totem poles are in museums and private collections throughout the world. Most poles are composed of her own family totem emblems, the thunderbird, bear, whale and sea otter.
Release Date
March 31, 1959
Materials
Typescript with illustrations
Photographers
Lunney, GarCollection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Caption
Mrs. Neel has 7 children -- 3 sons -- all of whom are experienced carvers. Totems range in size from delicate earrings to poles 26 feet in height; prices run from $1.00 to $5,000.
Date
September 1, 1958
Accession Number
LAC-NFB87353
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176931
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Queen Elizabeth and Bob Hope are among the world famous personalities who own totem carvings by Ellen Neel. The Russian Minister of Fisheries on a visit to Canada was so impressed with her work he took one of her carvings back with him to Moscow.
Date
September 1, 1958
Accession Number
LAC-NFB87354
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176932
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Photostory #203L: 5th Generation Totem Carver
Photographers
Maker
National Film Board of Canada
Release Date
March 31, 1959
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Main Text
Ellen Neel is the 5th generation of a famous British Columbia Indian family to devote her talents to the native North American art of totem carving. A member of the Kwakiutl tribe from the Alert Bay area of B.C., Mrs. Noel's totem poles are in museums and private collections throughout the world. Most poles are composed of her own family totem emblems, the thunderbird, bear, whale and sea otter.
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