Killer-Whale Mortuary

The mortuary depicts a double-finned Killer Whale with a human figure holding onto its flukes. The front plaque has a carved Grizzly Bear crest. Note the plant starting to grow out of the top of the post.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: R.B. Inverarity
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: 1932
Subjects:
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Queen Charlotte
Skidegate
Killer Whale
Killer whale
Online Access:https://digital.lib.sfu.ca/billreid-4189/killer-whale-mortuary
Description
Summary:The mortuary depicts a double-finned Killer Whale with a human figure holding onto its flukes. The front plaque has a carved Grizzly Bear crest. Note the plant starting to grow out of the top of the post.

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