Masked Warrior

Victor Mowat of the 'Ksan Performance group re-enacting the story of the warrior chief Nehl'xt or 'Nekt at 'Ksan Historical Village. The story takes place at 'Battle Hill� near Gitwangak village. 'Nekt was an aggressive warrior and led many successful raids against neig...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: G.F. MacDonald Collection
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: 1979
Subjects:
Tsimshian > Gitxsan > Hazelton > Gitksan > Mask > Gitanmaax > Warrior > Dagger > Spear > 'Nekt >
Tsimshian > Gitxsan > Ksan Historical Village > Hazelton > Gitksan > Mask > Gitanmaax > Warrior > Dagger > Spear > 'Nekt >
Hazelton
Tsimshian
Tsimshian*
Online Access:https://digital.lib.sfu.ca/billreid-1239/masked-warrior
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Summary:Victor Mowat of the 'Ksan Performance group re-enacting the story of the warrior chief Nehl'xt or 'Nekt at 'Ksan Historical Village. The story takes place at 'Battle Hill� near Gitwangak village. 'Nekt was an aggressive warrior and led many successful raids against neighbouring tribes. He is remembered and celebrated by the Gitxsan people as a powerful and great leader.

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