Introduction

Archaeological Excavation

Tsimshian Society and Culture

Shamanism
Trade
Warfare
Instruments of War
War Canoes
Fortification
The Warrior
Wealth and Rank
Men's Activities
Women's Activities

Tsimshian Villages

Tsimshian Society and Culture

Warfare
Warrior - CD94-632-019 - 75-11500 Drawing of a warrior, by Tsimshian artist Fred Alexcee, based on his memories of battles at Fort Simpson. The warrior is wearing leather armour and using a bow and arrows.
Vancouver Museum
 

Warfare occurred for a number of reasons: capture of objects of wealth, such as food stores, slaves and ritual prerogatives (like the privilege of wearing masks), revenge for past wrongs, retaliation for encroachment on another's territory.
 
 
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