Whole-Person or All-Men pole

This pole was raised by Chief Wiistis and has also been called Empty-Canoe or Just-Bark. Perched at the top is the Eagle, followed by the Empty-Canoe, which has rafters inside. At each end of the rafters are carved human faces or heads. Next is a second Eagle, and at the bottom, the Whole-Person.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: C.M. Barbeau
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: 1923
Subjects:
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Kitseguecla
Tsimshian
Tsimshian*
Online Access:https://digital.lib.sfu.ca/billreid-5304/whole-person-or-all-men-pole
Description
Summary:This pole was raised by Chief Wiistis and has also been called Empty-Canoe or Just-Bark. Perched at the top is the Eagle, followed by the Empty-Canoe, which has rafters inside. At each end of the rafters are carved human faces or heads. Next is a second Eagle, and at the bottom, the Whole-Person.

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