Gitxsan Pole 1954 - Victoria, British Columbia - Outside Wooden Display Carvings on Waymarking.com

The original pole was carved by the man who succeeded Chief Wistis in the village of Gitsegukla (Skeena Crossing). The figures and crests are from the Chief's family and refer to his lineage. The original was acquired by the provincial museum in 1954 and the copy was made the following year.

At the top of the uncarved portion is the Living Eagle, a mythical bird. Three Beings Across show twice to commemorate six human faces are found in the middle of the pole. At the base Corner Post Figures commemorating a former house that had human figures on the corner posts.

See the Royal BC Museum website map of the park for additional information on this pole: (visit link)

Type of wood carving: Totem pole Artist's Name: Mungo Martin, David Martin, Henry Hunt Approximate size/height: 8 metres Type of wood: Cedar Other type: Not listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   03/07/2022 Benicha visited it 10/22/2017 Lynx Humble visited it 08/10/2015 johnny lightning visited it 03/28/2014 Papa Ski visited it 06/18/2013 The A-Team visited it 02/12/2013 petendot visited it

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