Killer Whale Mortuary
This mortuary had an ornately carved post depicting a killer whale with prominent triangular teeth, and a small human figure between its fin and tail. On its head was a small whale with three potlatch cylinders. The front plaque, which is no longer attached, was probably painted.
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| Format: | Still Image |
| Language: | unknown |
| Published: |
1968
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| Subjects: |
Haida
> - Hydah
> Queen Charlotte Islands
> Skungwaii
> Ninstints
> Nan Sdins
> World Heritage Site
> Haida Gwaii
> Anthony Island
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| Online Access: | https://digital.lib.sfu.ca/billreid-5112/killer-whale-mortuary |
| Summary: | This mortuary had an ornately carved post depicting a killer whale with prominent triangular teeth, and a small human figure between its fin and tail. On its head was a small whale with three potlatch cylinders. The front plaque, which is no longer attached, was probably painted. |
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