Gwa.igxa Mortuary Pole

Mortuary pole erected for Gwa.igixa, a name which reffered to the medicinal plant. Gwa.igixa was of the Dijigua Town People, one of the Eagle families who occupied the village. Once above the carved ealge was a plaque that had a painted Eagle design.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: A. de Menil
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: 1968
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Online Access:https://digital.lib.sfu.ca/billreid-2955/gwaigxa-mortuary-pole
Description
Summary:Mortuary pole erected for Gwa.igixa, a name which reffered to the medicinal plant. Gwa.igixa was of the Dijigua Town People, one of the Eagle families who occupied the village. Once above the carved ealge was a plaque that had a painted Eagle design.