Eagle on the Decayed Pole

Date

1925 to 1930

Photographer: Barbeau, Marius, 1883-1969

Description

Eagle on the Decayed Pole was carved for Chief Txas-diyee of the Eagle tribe by Txaa-kw'ihleen. When it was erected ca. 1870 it stood 50 ft tall. This pole was repatriated to the Nisga'a Nation and is on display at the Nisga'a Museum in Laxgalts'ap (Greenville). (Info. from: http://gingolx.ca/nisgaaculture/ancient_villages/villages.html)

Physical location

Canadian Museum of History 69679

Subject (Geographic)

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