Rotten-Corpse pole

Raised by Chief Hagbegwatu in the lower village. The top of the pole is a small undecorated portion followed by a row of Many-Skulls. Next is the (Bird)-on-High, then another two rows of Many-Small-People or Many-Skulls, and at the bottom is the Decayed-Corpse with the bill or projecting nose missin...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: C.M. Barbeau
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: 1925
Subjects:
Tsimshian > Gitxsan > Totem Pole > Gitsegukla > Gitseguecla > Kitseguecla >
Tsimshian > Gitxsan > Gitsegukla > Totem Pole > Gitsegukla > Gitseguecla > Kitseguecla >
Rotten
Kitseguecla
Tsimshian
Tsimshian*
Online Access:https://digital.lib.sfu.ca/billreid-89/rotten-corpse-pole
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Summary:Raised by Chief Hagbegwatu in the lower village. The top of the pole is a small undecorated portion followed by a row of Many-Skulls. Next is the (Bird)-on-High, then another two rows of Many-Small-People or Many-Skulls, and at the bottom is the Decayed-Corpse with the bill or projecting nose missing.

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