PN08329
Photograph Number: 08329
Group: Tsimshian
Location: Kispiox
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Remarks: J.B.Scott negative

totems at Kispiox

LEFT:POLE of Hrkyadet, semi-independent member of house of Qael called On-it-sits-the-Cormorant- carved by Haku, of LARHSAIL Phratry
figures from top to bottom: 1)the Cormorant, at top & immediately above GRIZZLY at bottom 2) MAWDZEKS, conventional form of Eagle, with human face, beak-like-nose, or possibly Glass-beak 3) GRIZZLY-bear
see BARBEAU, TOTEM POLES OF THE GITKSAN p.101-102