Totem Poles of Gitanyow

The poles of Chief Gwaas Hlaam and Chief Gamlakyeltxw. The two poles on the left of the house illustrate the story of the Princess and the grub worm that originated on Kaien Island, where Prince Rupert now Stands. Along with the Hole-in-the-Sky or Hole-in-the-Ice pole, they have become iconic poles...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: G.T. Emmons
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: 1910
Subjects:
Tsimshian > Gitxsan > Totem Pole > Kitwankul > Kitwancool > Gitwankul >
Tsimshian > Gitxsan > Gitanyow > Totem Pole > Kitwankul > Kitwancool > Gitwankul >
Rupert
Prince Rupert
Gitanyow
Kaien Island
Tsimshian
Tsimshian*
Online Access:https://digital.lib.sfu.ca/billreid-265/totem-poles-gitanyow
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Summary:The poles of Chief Gwaas Hlaam and Chief Gamlakyeltxw. The two poles on the left of the house illustrate the story of the Princess and the grub worm that originated on Kaien Island, where Prince Rupert now Stands. Along with the Hole-in-the-Sky or Hole-in-the-Ice pole, they have become iconic poles of Gitanyow, and have been re-carved and re-erected at the village. Fortunately, the original poles have been preserved.

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