The Beaver and Eagle Housepost-1

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The Beaver and Eagle Housepost-1

Summary
Content type
Content type
Image
Collection(s)
Collection(s)
Contact Sheet: First Nations Longhouse Exterior and Interior
Resource Type
Resource Type
Photograph
Genre
Genre
black-and-white photographs
Abstract/Description
Description / Synopsis
Description / Synopsis
The two-sided Beaver and Eagle Housepost sits at the southeast entrance to Sty-Wet-Tan, the Great Hall of the First Nations Longhouse. The two-sided post was carved by internationally renowned Haisla artist, Lyle Wilson. This image depicts the eagle side of the post.
Extent
Extent
1 photograph from contact sheet, black and white, 4x3 cm
Local Identifier
Local Identifier
PC-020-003-005B-8
Rights Statement
Rights Statement
NO KNOWN COPYRIGHT
Keywords
Keywords
First Nations Longhouse Houseposts
Subject Name Person
Subject Name Person
Wilson, Lyle
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“The Beaver and Eagle Housepost-1”. Black-and-white photographs. Contact Sheet: First Nations Longhouse Exterior and Interior. Accessed December 2, 2025. https://ubcischool.arcabc.ca/contact-sheet-first-nations-longhouse-exterior-and-interior/beaver-and-eagle-housepost-1.
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English
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jtrafton
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The Beaver and Eagle Housepost-1
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Height
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