Rock Slide House

Date

1901

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

Description

The frontal pole of the Rock Slide House shown standing at the front of the house frame. The pole features three watchmen at the top of the pole, followed by a cormorant, and then a killer whale. At the base of the pole is a grizzly bear. In the background is a beaver memorial.

Physical location

Royal British Columbia Museum

Subject (Geographic)

Cumshewa Village (B.C.)

Keywords

Haida

Hydah

Queen Charlotte Islands

Totem poles

House Frame

Haida Gwaii

Genre