This model of a long house was made in the 1890s and is carved from wood with painted decoration. It is a replica of a real building from Kayang on the Haida Gwaii islands off the coast of western Canada. Long houses were dwellings for extended families, but also acted as centres for community gatherings. The large totem pole recounts the history of the people who lived in the house – the full-size totem is 12 metres tall and stands in the Museum’s Great Court. http://ow.ly/hbI930dKgfv
See this model and other objects that showcase the rich cultural heritage and resilience of the Northwest Coast Peoples in our free exhibition, until 27 August. Find out more: http://ow.ly/mJeo30dIrAz
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