Frontal Pole

Date

1901

Photographer: Newcombe, C. F.‏ (Charles Frederick),‏ ‎1851-1924

Description

The frontal pole still standing after the house has fallen down. At the top of this pole sits eagle with three potlatch cylinders on its head, and between its wings a small face with three potlatch cylinders. Next is a cormorant, then a beaver, and at the base is a bear eating a man.

Subject (Geographic)

sGang Gwaay

Keywords

Haida

Hydah

Queen Charlotte Islands