Sitting-Grizzly

One of three poles raised by Chief Malii. This superb pole has a large square doorway carved through the base, leaving little wood to support the weight of the pole in a wind storm. It is seen here with a prop to hold it up, but eventually it collapsed and rotted away.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: C.M. Barbeau
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: 1924
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Online Access:https://digital.lib.sfu.ca/billreid-276/sitting-grizzly
Description
Summary:One of three poles raised by Chief Malii. This superb pole has a large square doorway carved through the base, leaving little wood to support the weight of the pole in a wind storm. It is seen here with a prop to hold it up, but eventually it collapsed and rotted away.