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Large figure is Gou-ghe yah-tee, "drum holder". The drum of the shaman was hung on the outstretched arms These figures were known as ut nuh teen, "he sees some-thing," and were made for very special occasions (G. T. Emmons, The Tlingit Indians).

Carved wooden figures guarding the grave of Date-hun (Date-khoon?), a Chilkat shaman of Killerwhale House. The full-length figure on the left is that of Geese-teen, or Gease tene, a supernatural spirit helper. The larger figure on the right is Gou-ghe yah-tee, "drum holder" (G. T. Emmons, The Tlingit Indians)

The 'Ksan Performance group re-enacting the story of the warrior chief Nehl'xt or 'Nekt at 'Ksan Historical Village. The story takes place at 'Battle Hill© near Gitwangak village. 'Nekt was an aggressive warrior and led many successful raids against neighbouring tribes. He is remembered and celebrated by the Gitxsan people as a powerful and great leader.

The 'Ksan Performance group re-enacting the story of the warrior chief Nehl'xt or 'Nekt at 'Ksan Historical Village. The story takes place at 'Battle Hill© near Gitwangak village. 'Nekt was an aggressive warrior and led many successful raids against neighbouring tribes. He is remembered and celebrated by the Gitxsan people as a powerful and great leader.

The 'Ksan Performance group re-enacting the story of the warrior chief Nehl'xt or 'Nekt at 'Ksan Historical Village. The story takes place at 'Battle Hill© near Gitwangak village. 'Nekt was an aggressive warrior and led many successful raids against neighbouring tribes. He is remembered and celebrated by the Gitxsan people as a powerful and great leader.

The 'Ksan Performance group re-enacting the story of the warrior chief Nehl'xt or 'Nekt at 'Ksan Historical Village. The story takes place at 'Battle Hill© near Gitwangak village. 'Nekt was an aggressive warrior and led many successful raids against neighbouring tribes. He is remembered and celebrated by the Gitxsan people as a powerful and great leader.

Detail of a stone club handle, carved linear grooves on face of club, bird effigy at tip. Records note handle carved in shape of phallus.

Tlingit war axe, designed with carved handle, bear or wolf crest at shoulder and nephrite blade. Possibly human hair adorning carved face and inset with operculum shells for teeth. Haft is adorned with weaved basketry. Collected by Spanish in 1791.

A display case exhibiting a mannequin wearing full war garb head to toe, equipped with bone war club, a short spear and dagger. Tsimshian jerkin with killer whale design, Tsimshian antler club, and short spear. The mannequin is wearing a Tlingit visor and helmet.

Full display of Northwest Coast warfare objects, treasures and mannequin donning war equipment. exhibit includes clubs, knives, bows, arrow quivers.

Detail of a carved wooden club depicting a carved animal on the shaft of the club, possibly a sea otter.

Wooden club possibly used for fish rather than warfare. The club is carved in the form of an orca complete with head, dorsal and tail fins. The body has been streamlined into a handle, and face carving is at bludgeoning end of club.

Carved club with whale teeth. The club head is in the shape of a raven.

Tsimshian war club.

Athabaskan caribou antler club. Possibly traded to Tlingit. Image taken at Khabarovsk (Siberia), town on the Amour river.