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The Sta'stas are named after young salmon-eggs after they have begun to form. The other name, Sangal 7laanas refers to the noisy sea birds that sound like people at a potlatch. There were a number of branches, including Sta'stas, K'owas, and Qa'ngual 7laanaas, Hiellen Qe'awai, Hiellen Sta'stas, Naikun Sta'stas, Tcawa'gis Sta'stas and the Ya'das branch in Alaska.2
Adam Bell.1970
Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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Jim Hart's chieftainship totem pole and his longhouse on the shore.7 November 2005
Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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Today, there seems to be two noticeable branches, the Sta'stas and K'owas. An interesting crest is the sgungo, a small hermit. They also favour their Eagle crest.5
Jim Hart, Master carver with pole and sculpture.1995
Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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Amy at Edensu Potlatch.1995
Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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Memorial pole raised in memory of Morris White. The beaver crest is at the bottom of the pole.2005
Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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Mick Morrison carves his first sculpture, a dogfish from his wife's clan.2005
Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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Henry Hageman, clan elder.2000
Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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John Bennett follows in his elders footsteps as a boatbuilder. Oliver Bell helps him.2003
Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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Arnie Bellis works on Haida House for the Canadian Museum of Civilization.1980
Hull, Quebec, Canada
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Beryl Park is a social worker who is passionate about the wellbeing of children.2000
Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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The Sta'stas chiefs holding the Edensu position have been well-known artists with Charles Edenshaw being the most renowned. Paired with his wife Isabella, they made amazing spruce-root hats and other regalia together.14
Jim Hart trying on a mask in the Natural History Museum, New York.2002
New York, New York
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