The Ensnared-Bear pole

Detail of the top of the pole with the Bear-Mother, Xpisunt, the mythic ancestress, who is holding two bear cubs in her arms. On top of her head is a separately carved wolf that was attached to the pole. This pole is lowered as it was fully restored.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: H.I. Smith
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: 1926
Subjects:
Tsimshian > Gitxsan > Totem Pole > Gitwangak > Kitwanga >
Tsimshian > Gitxsan > Gitwangak > Totem Pole > Gitwangak > Kitwanga >
Kitwanga
Tsimshian
Tsimshian*
Online Access:https://digital.lib.sfu.ca/billreid-2045/ensnared-bear-pole
Description
Summary:Detail of the top of the pole with the Bear-Mother, Xpisunt, the mythic ancestress, who is holding two bear cubs in her arms. On top of her head is a separately carved wolf that was attached to the pole. This pole is lowered as it was fully restored.

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