Star House

Date
1890 to 1900
Corporate name
Description

The Star House is shown here abandoned after the death of Chief Stilta. The siding of the house, which is considered to be skin, was removed with the death of the chief. The bones, or posts and beams, were left standing during the mourning period for the chief which often lasted for two years. This house belonged to Chief Anetlas.

Subject (Geographic)
Genre
Photographs
Type of resource
Still Image
Identifier
Masset15
Terms of use
There are no restrictions on the use of this material in Canada.