DCHP-1 Online
house-pole 
n. one of several posts supporting the framework of an Indian building, often carved and decorated to symbolize identification with a certain clan or family.
See also: house-post
- 1885 The symbols of the four clans--the eagle, beaver, dog-fish, and black duck,--are represented in conventional style on the carved house-pole, along with their individual or family totems.
- 1885 The symbols of the four clans--the eagle, beaver, dog-fish, and black duck,--are represented in conventional style on the carved house-pole, along with their individual or family totems.