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This pole, known as the pole of the Long Sharp Nose Monster, was carved for Chief Hlidax of the Wolf tribe. It stood an estimated 30 ft tall when it was erected at Git'iks in the late 19th century.

Pole of the Whale was carved for Chief Hieek of the Eagle tribe. This pole stood 40 ft tall when it was erected ca. 1860. The pole was cut down in 1918 along with many other poles in the village during the religious revival of 1918. The Whole Being Pole, carved for Chief Gook, is in the background. (Info. from: http://gingolx.ca/nisgaaculture/ancient_villages/villages.html)

Unidentified man with Pole of the Whale. Pole of the Whale was carved for Chief Hieek of the Eagle tribe. This pole stood 40 ft tall when it was erected ca. 1860. This pole was cut down in 1918 along with many other poles in the village during the religious revival of 1918. The Whole Being Pole, carved for Chief Gook, is in the background. (Info. from: http://gingolx.ca/nisgaaculture/ancient_villages/villages.html…

On the left, The Whole Being Pole, carved for Chief Gook. In the centre the Pole of the Whale, carved by Chief Hleek. On the right, Split Eagle and Whale, carved for Chief Minesqu. (Info. from: http://gingolx.ca/nisgaaculture/ancient_villages/villages.html)

Three Persons Along carved for Chief Ksim Xsaan of the Raven tribe by Axts'ip. When it was erected ca. 1860 it stood 40 ft tall. This pole was cut down in 1918 during the religious revival at Gitlaxt'aamiks. Before being cut up and repurposed it was sold to the Royal Ontario Museum where is it still on display. (Info. from: http://gingolx.ca/nisgaaculture/ancient_villages/villages.html)

View of the Nass River and part of the village.

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)

Pole of Ksidi'ul was carved for Chief Ksidi'ul of the Wolf tribe by Sgat'iin and Nagum-wilgoks. When it was erected ca. 1880 it stood 50 ft tall. (Info. from: http://gingolx.ca/nisgaaculture/ancient_villages/villages.html)

Tall totem pole flanked by two mortuary posts

Exquisitely carved totem poles.

House with five surrounding poles.

Poles and mortuaries dotting the hillside at Chaatl.

Totem poles and a collapsed building.

Left to right, Sky House, Hair Seal House, and House that Makes a Great Noise.

Totem poles associated with Sky House.