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Latest comment: 5 years ago by Manfariel

The skils (a Haida word) are woven cylinders put around the crrown of the hat, seen worn by figures in totem poles. Looking at Totem Poles - Page 39 https://books.google.com.ar/books?isbn=1926706358 Hilary Stewart These cylinders are called skils by the Haida. It is thought that the number of cylinders, or rings, represents the number of potlatches given by the owner, thus the ...--Manfariel (talk) 12:39, 26 February 2019 (UTC)Reply