Tlingit whale and bear totem poles in yard of Chief Shakes' home, Wrangell, Alaska, ca. 1904

Two Tlingit totem poles, one of a whale, the other a crouching bear, in yard of home at Wrangell, Alaska, ca. 1902-1906. In foreground is a boardwalk out to beach, behind the poles are a house and outbuilding. In far background is the top of a boat, 'Monte Cristo'. Same poles in NA2093, NA...

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Main Author: Nowell, Frank H., 1864-1950
Other Authors: University of Washington Libraries
Format: Other/Unknown Material
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Online Access:http://cdm16786.contentdm.oclc.org:80/cdm/ref/collection/loc/id/1194
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Summary:Two Tlingit totem poles, one of a whale, the other a crouching bear, in yard of home at Wrangell, Alaska, ca. 1902-1906. In foreground is a boardwalk out to beach, behind the poles are a house and outbuilding. In far background is the top of a boat, 'Monte Cristo'. Same poles in NA2093, NA2528, NA2576, NA2743, NA2744, NA2961 Note from unidentified source: Chief Shake's Bear and Whale totem poles in front of house, Fort Wrangell