HERO TALES TOLD IN CARVED WOOD 

 Within the Whale House four posts, carved in red cedar by a Tsimshian Indian, support the 

 heavy longitudinal beams of the roof. The Gonakatate post, or "gars" (left), represents the 

 mythical sea monster supposed to capture and eat whales, and to bring good fortune to all who 

 see It I tells the story of Yehlh, the Raven. Duck-toolh-Gars (right) represents the hero 

 Duck-toolh, or Black-skm" (who typifies strength), rending the sea lion 



