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While still young, Martin regularly participated in the rituals, songs, arts, and traditions of the local
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Martin was also the designer and principal carver of the famous Totem Pole in
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and even Henry's son Tony who was only twelve when the families engaged in this undertaking, became apprentices. Martin trained his son David in his craft but David died in 1959. Henry's sons
Stanley Hunt and Richard Hunt are also professional carvers.
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Hawthornes and others. He had an interest in music in general and in folksong. He learned and sang songs from other tribes, such as the
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