However, due to the large size of the poles, they could not be put on display until an expansion of the museum in 1933, when the building could be constructed around them.
These crest poles are part of the museum's list of "must-see" iconic objects.
[6] Three Persons Along is a memorial pole that was carved by Axts'ip, a member of the Fireweed clan, to commemorate Chief Ksim Xsaan of the Raven Tribe.
Where the lake once existed, is now the Nisga'a Memorial Lava Bed Provincial Park.
[8] The Pole of Sag̱aw̓een was carved by Oyee to commemorate Chief Sag̱aw̓een from the Eagle tribe (Gitlaxluuks clan).
This memorial pole commemorates the female Chief Kw'axsuu from the clan Gitlaxgwanks.
The top four crests (Prince of Grizzlies, Bear Mother, Hanging Across and Running Backwards) are from the Wolf tribe and the bottom two crests (Real Kingfisher and Running Backwards) are from the Raven tribe.