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Gitlaxt'aamiks Village
Title
Gitlaxt'aamiks Village
Description
On the left, The Whole Being Pole, carved for Chief Gook. In the centre the Pole of the Whale, carved by Chief Hleek. On the right, Split Eagle and Whale, carved for Chief Minesqu. (Info. from: http://gingolx.ca/nisgaaculture/ancient_villages/villages.html)
Date
1901, 1901
Painted Sign
Title
Painted Sign
Description
Painted sign depicting a killer whale with anthropomorphic figure between the dorsal fins. This sign stood near to Minesqu's House, likely in front of Chief Gook's house next door. It does not appear in photos taken after 1910.
Date
ca. 1900, 1900-1905
Gitlaxt'aamiks Village
Title
Gitlaxt'aamiks Village
Description
Chief Minesqu's house front painting and pole. Pole of the Whale (Chief Hleek) in foreground and Minesqu's Split Eagle and Whale pole on the far side of the house. (Info. from: http://gingolx.ca/nisgaaculture/ancient_villages/villages.html)
Date
ca. 1910, 1910-1915