Gitxsan Pole 1954 - Victoria, British Columbia
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildwoodke
N 48° 25.197 W 123° 21.991
10U E 472882 N 5363042
This Gitxsan Pole is a replica that was carved in 1954. The original pole carved around 1900 was made in memory of a Chief known as Wistis. This replica pole is found in Thunderbird Park in Victoria, British Columbia.
Waymark Code: WMGAFD
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 02/05/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
Views: 15

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

Visit Instructions:
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"Visited" only remarks will not be accepted.
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