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The Bill Reid Centre's digital image archive is the digital version of a research collection first assembled by Dr. George MacDonald and his wife Joanne MacDonald over their long careers in Canadian museology, archaeology, and anthropology. The archive represents the MacDonalds' deep respect for the cultures of the Northwest Coast, their connections to numerous communities along the coast, as well as their relationships with museums, archives, friends and colleagues. These images are made available here for research and educational purposes. Other uses may require permission; users are responsible for contacting copyright holders to obtain such permission.

Head from the Beaver House Post

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George and Joanne MacDonald Northwest Coast Image Archive

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Title: Head from the Beaver House Post
Date: 1971
Photographer: G.F. MacDonald
Description: Detail of the face of the giant beaver Pelemgwae on a house post at Gitlaxdzawk.

Known as the Peleqwa House post, it belonged to the house of Iyoos. House 1 on the Gitlaxdzawk map (see Gitlaxdzawk_051).
Village: Gitlaxdzawk
Subject(s): Tsimshian
Gitselasu
Kitselas Canyon
Skeena River
Gitladzok
Rights: � G.F. MacDonald. This image is to be used solely for the purpose of research or private study; and any use of the image for a purpose other than research or private study requires the authorization of the copyright owner of the work in question

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Head from the Beaver House Post

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