Eagle on the Decayed Pole

Eagle on the Decayed Pole was carved for Chief Txas-diyee of the Eagle tribe by Txaa-kw'ihleen. When it was erected ca. 1870 it stood 50 ft tall. This pole was repatriated to the Nisga'a Nation and is on display at the Nisga'a Museum in Laxgalts'ap (Greenville). (Info. from: http...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: C.M. Barbeau
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: 1927
Subjects:
Gitlakdamix > Gitlaxdamsk > Nass River > New Aiyansh > Nishga > totem pole >
Nass River
Nisga'a
Aiyansh
New Aiyansh
Laxgalts'ap
Nishga
Online Access:https://digital.lib.sfu.ca/billreid-5626/eagle-decayed-pole
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Summary:Eagle on the Decayed Pole was carved for Chief Txas-diyee of the Eagle tribe by Txaa-kw'ihleen. When it was erected ca. 1870 it stood 50 ft tall. This pole was repatriated to the Nisga'a Nation and is on display at the Nisga'a Museum in Laxgalts'ap (Greenville). (Info. from: http://gingolx.ca/nisgaaculture/ancient_villages/villages.html)

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