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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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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: house-post
Quotations
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.