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Sea Monster Pole: Carved by John Wallace, this pole resembles one from the deserted village of Klinkwan. A village watchman stands guard at the top. Below are two eagles. Underneath are painted faces representing mountains and clouds, the habitat of eagles. Below is a small carved face, a personification of the undersea home of the supernatural blackfish which holds a seal. The duck-like beaked creature is the mythical sea monster. The small face under the beak is the monster's spirit power. Tentacles with a face beneath represent a devilfish in the act of devouring the human being at the base of the pole.
Pole in background
Kadjuk Bird Pole: This Tlingit pole was copied from Cat Island. A similar pole can also be found in Ketchikan. The fabled Kadjuk bird sits on the top of the pole. The undecorated portion of the pole symbolizes the lofty habitat of the bird and high esteem in which the crest is held. |
