Eagle's Nest Pole

The Eagle's Nest pole was carved for Chief Gitx'un of the Eagle tribe, ca. 1870. It stood in Gwinwok until a flood occurred and it was moved to Git'iks, ca. 1885. This pole was purchased by the Jardin Zoologique du Quebec in 1932 and erected on its grounds near Quebec City.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: C.M. Barbeau
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: 1928
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Online Access:https://digital.lib.sfu.ca/billreid-5605/eagles-nest-pole
Description
Summary:The Eagle's Nest pole was carved for Chief Gitx'un of the Eagle tribe, ca. 1870. It stood in Gwinwok until a flood occurred and it was moved to Git'iks, ca. 1885. This pole was purchased by the Jardin Zoologique du Quebec in 1932 and erected on its grounds near Quebec City.