Pole-of-People

Also known as the Man-Crushing-Log of Gaxsqabax (Simon Turner) that was erected in 1945. This pole depicts the story of the logs that were sent down from Neqt's fort on Ta'awdzep to crush his attackers. Neqt himself is shown at the bottom of the pole wearing a headdress. Above him are thre...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: G. MacDonald
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: 1972
Subjects:
Tsimshian > Gitxsan > Totem Pole > Gitsegukla > Gitseguecla > Kitseguecla >
Tsimshian > Gitxsan > Gitsegukla > Totem Pole > Gitsegukla > Gitseguecla > Kitseguecla >
Kitseguecla
Tsimshian
Tsimshian*
Online Access:https://digital.lib.sfu.ca/billreid-5117/pole-people
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Summary:Also known as the Man-Crushing-Log of Gaxsqabax (Simon Turner) that was erected in 1945. This pole depicts the story of the logs that were sent down from Neqt's fort on Ta'awdzep to crush his attackers. Neqt himself is shown at the bottom of the pole wearing a headdress. Above him are three of the attackers who were crushed by the logs.

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