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Hanging Across is the furthest pole from the photographer; Crane and Grizzly Bear pole is centre; Shaking pole is closest to the photographer. Pole of Small hat is the small pole in the distance.

In the centre of the frame is a carved eagle that originally stood at the village of Howkan. Behind it is the Russian Czar pole and in the foreground is a pole with what appears to be a bear with a frog in its mouth. Hydaburg was established in 1911 by Haida people from three villages. In the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) created Hydaburg Park, and several other similar parks in Southeast Alaska. CCC workers brought poles to these parks from other locations. The government…

Bear and Frog totem in the foreground. Hydaburg was established in 1911 by Haida people from three villages. In the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) created Hydaburg Park, and several other similar parks in Southeast Alaska. CCC workers brought poles to these parks from other locations. The government then hired local Haida workers to restore these totems. When restoration was not possible, replicas were carved. Twenty-one poles were brought to Hydaburg, five of which were able…

The original version of this pole stood at Howkan village, Alaska. It stood in front of Chief Skowl's house and has a naturalistic American eagle on the top, flanked by two traditional watchmen. Below that is a figure of the Czar of Russia with flowing locks and a beard. He wears a coat with epaulets and stands between the ears of the Thunderbird that sports an incredible display of plumage on its head, wings, breast, tail and even its feet. At the base, a standing Bear holds an insect in…

Looking down a row of totem poles. Hydaburg was established in 1911 by Haida people from three villages. In the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) created Hydaburg Park, and several other similar parks in Southeast Alaska. CCC workers brought poles to these parks from other locations. The government then hired local Haida workers to restore these totems. When restoration was not possible, replicas were carved. Twenty-one poles were brought to Hydaburg, five of which were able to be…

Various totem poles arranged in the park. Hydaburg was established in 1911 by Haida people from three villages. In the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) created Hydaburg Park, and several other similar parks in Southeast Alaska. CCC workers brought poles to these parks from other locations. The government then hired local Haida workers to restore these totems. When restoration was not possible, replicas were carved. Twenty-one poles were brought to Hydaburg, five of which were…

Chief Johnson pole was commissioned by the Tongass people (sea lion people) and stood in the Centre of the community at Ketchikan Creek. The original pole stood from 1901 to 1982. It was recommissioned in 1989 by the Tongass and carved by Israel Shotridge. The pole tells the legend of Fog Woman and the creation of the salmon. It is a story about a young man (Raven) who took a liking to Fog Woman. He went to fog woman's father's house (chief of the Salmon) and told him he wanted to mary Fog…

The Whole Being Pole. Belonged to house five on the Gitlaxdzawk map (see Gitlaxdzawk_051). .

The Gnawing Beaver Pole of Sim'oogit Nieskadex. This pole was refurbished and re-erected as a part of a National Museum of Canada project. House four on the Gitlaxdzawk Map (see Gitlaxdzawk_051)

On left, the Whole Being Pole. From house number five on the Gitlaxdzawk map (see Gitlaxdzawk_051). The Gnawing Beaver Pole of Sim'oogit Nieskadex is centre. Parts of Nieskadex house frame are still standing. This is House 4 on the Gitlaxdzawk map (see Gitlaxdzawk_051).

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.