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Lakich'inei Pole

The top figure on this pole (not seen here) is Lakich'inei from an ancient Tlingit legend. He is pressing a child who was half human and half dog against the spine of a fish, killing the child. The bottom figure (shown here) is a bear with a shrimp-like figure in his mouth.

Imported 120415Sitka Totems

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  • Detail of what appears to be a bear at the base of the Trader Legend pole but it may be a small beaver because of its crosshatched tail and the fact that it appears to be held by a large beaver.  See image #0706023-040 for a better look at its positioning.
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  • Top of a pole carved by Tlingit Tommy Joseph in 1999 to commemorate Chief K'aylaan, leader of the  Tlingits, in the Tlingit/Russian battle in 1804.  The pole is located on the site of the Tlingit fort.
  • Detail of lower portion of pole carved by Tlingit Tommy Joseph in 1999 to commemorate Chief K'aylaan, leader of the  Tlingits, in the Tlingit/Russian battle in 1804.  The pole is located on the site of the Tlingit fort.
  • Lower portion of pole carved by Tlingit Tommy Joseph in 1999 to commemorate Chief K'aylaan, leader of the  Tlingits, in the Tlingit/Russian battle in 1804.  The pole is located on the site of the Tlingit fort.
  • Pole carved by Tlingit Tommy Joseph in 1999 to commemorate Chief K'aylaan, leader of the  Tlingits, in the Tlingit/Russian battle in 1804.  The pole is located on the site of the Tlingit fort.  The black raven's head at the bottom of the pole represents the helmet worn by the chief in that battle.
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