Suiting Up

Warrior putting on helmet and armour for re-enactment of the story of 'Nekt. 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...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: G.F. MacDonald Collection
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: 1979
Subjects:
Tsimshian > Gitxsan > Hazelton > Gitanmaax > Gitksan > Armour > Helmet > 'Nekt >
Tsimshian > Gitxsan > Ksan Historical Village > Hazelton > Gitanmaax > Gitksan > Armour > Helmet > 'Nekt >
Hazelton
Tsimshian
Tsimshian*
Online Access:https://digital.lib.sfu.ca/billreid-1452/suiting
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Summary:Warrior putting on helmet and armour for re-enactment of the story of 'Nekt. 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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