Totem Collection (page 3)

A mystery monolith in the primeval forest of Quirigua, Guatemala, 1922. Artist: Alfred P Maudsley
A mystery monolith in the primeval forest of Quirigua, Guatemala, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Heiltsuk nation totem post
Heiltsuk totem post, at the Horniman Museum in London

Native American dance apron showing a fantastic totemic beaver-creature, from British Colombia. Now in the Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh

Tlingit Native American blanket
A Tlingit tribe Native American blanket belonging to a chief, showing a totemic bear design. Currently at the Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh

Nootka Sound Native American figure of a man wearing a bears skin, symbolising the concept of interchangability of human and bear, in a shamanistic/totemic setting

Scene from the film Rose Marie, Lake Tahoe, USA
Scene from the film Rose Marie, starring Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy, filmed on the shores of Lake Tahoe, California, USA. Date: 1936

HAIDA VILLAGE, 1878. Totem poles and canoes in the Haida village of Skidegate in the Queen Charlotte Islands, off the coast of British Columbia, Canada. Photographed by George M. Dawson, 1878

NOOTKA DWELLING, 1778. Nootka Native Americans roasting fish over an open fire inside a multifamily dwelling at Nootka Sound, on the Pacific coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Bradford on Avon Station, c. 1960s
A view of Bradford on Avon Station in Wiltshire, c.1960s, showing the wooden and totem nameboards, as well as the covered footbridge in the background

A Tlingit totem pole in Ketchikan, Alaska

Picture No. 10783853
Totem Pole - tribute to Kwakwaka'wakw Indian Date:

Totem poles, Khanty Mansiysk museum, Russia
A display of carved totem poles of the Mansi tribe at the open air Okrug Ethnographic Museum (Torum Maa) in Khanty Mansiysk, Western Siberia, Russia

Historic image in black and white of native indian children with houses and totem poles; Alaska, United States of America

Halde Haniel, Bottrop, Oberhausen, Ruhr Basin, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Fish relief Platform Venus Chichen Itza Views
Fish relief, Platform of Venus, Chichen Itza, Views of Maya ruins in the Yucatan, Le Plongeon, Augustus, 1826-1908, Collodion, 1876, Cay = Fish

Closeup Of Totem Pole @ Totem Bight State Historical Park, Ketchikan Alaska, Se Summer

Brown Bear Totemic Figure On Tlingit Totem Pole At Auke Bay Recreation Area

Closeup Of Tlingit Totem Pole Sitka National Historic Park Sitka Alaska Southeast Summer

United States, Alaska, Ketchikan, Totem Heritage Center, carvings on totem pole

Detail Of A Figure Carved Into A Totem Pole, Totem Bight State Historical Park, Ketchikan, Southeast Alaska, USA, Spring

Single Totem Pole At The End Of The Totem Trail In The Sitka National Historic Park, Alaska

Native Totem Pole In Sitka National Historical Park, Alaska

Closeup Of Totem Pole Near Sitka Ak On Baranof Island, Tongass National Forest Southeast Summer

Naxi Ceremonial totems near Lijiang; China

A Totem Catches Some Evening Light At The Sitka National Historic Park; Sitka, Alaska, United States Of America

Detail Of A Raven Figure Carved Into A Totem Pole, Totem Bight State Historical Park; Ketchikan, Alaska, United States Of America

A jangseung or village guardian, Korean totem pole, Kora
Vintage early 20th century photograph - Korea: A jangseung or village guardian is a Korean totem pole usually made of wood

HAIDA HOUSE, 1900. Wooden model of the house of Haida chief Albert Edward Edenshaw, known as Story House, in the village of Kiusta in the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Canada

Stela E in Quirigua, Guatemala, Guatemala
Ruins of Quirigua, an ancient Maya archaeological site in the department of Izabal in south-eastern Guatemala. The monuments at Quirigua include unusually large stelae elaborately carved from single

Picture No. 10762652
Southeast Alaska Totem - Tlingit Indian Totem at Totem Bight Totem Park, Ketchikan Date:

Ojibwe Native American petition, 1849
Ojibwe Native American petition. Artwork of the birch bark petition presented by Native Americans of the Ojibwe Tribe to US President Fillmore in 1849

NATI2A-00036
Totem, or tribe-mark, of the Five Iroquuois Nations. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an illustration in La Hontan, 1600s

Totem Pole Maker

Picture No. 11982061
Totem pole - Jasper National park - Alberta, Canada Date:

Picture No. 11982060
Totem pole - Jasper National park - Alberta, Canada Date:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Indian Totem Poles
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Brightly-painted Indian Totem Poles in Stanley Park. Date: 1929

A Siberian shaman / medicine man / sorcerer / wizard / healer / foreteller shows his sacred tree place. Polar Circle, Siberia, Russia. April

Shakes Island, Wrangell, Alaska, USA, with totem poles and a decorated cabin. Date: circa 1950

Decorated wooden figure, Alaska, USA
Decorated wooden pointing figure, Alaska, USA. Date: circa 1908

Decorated totem pole, Ketchikan, Alaska, USA
Decorated totem pole in Ketchikan, Alaska, USA. Date: circa 1910s

Deserted Native American village, Alaska, USA
Deserted Native American village with decorated totem poles, Alaska, USA. Date: circa 1910s

Boy Scouts painting totem pole, Nanking, China
Boy Scouts painting a totem pole at a national rally in Nanking (Nanjing), China. The pole symbolises comradeship. Date: 1937

Senior Wolf Cub Sixer Marriott, Bermuda. He is holding a pole known as The Cedar Totem or Grand Pa, competed for annually by the three cub packs. Date: circa 1920s

USA, Washington, Jamestown. Composite of totem art
USA, Washington State, Jamestown. Composite of totem art. (PR) Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont(Large format sizes available)

USA, Washington, Neah Bay. Detail of a totem
USA, Washington State, Neah Bay. Detail of a totem. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Legacy of Totems: From Cirque Du Soleil to Vancouver's Stanley Park" Totems, with their towering presence and intricate carvings, have long fascinated cultures across the globe. Originating from indigenous communities in North America, these majestic structures hold deep significance and tell stories of ancient traditions. One might associate totems with iconic performances by Cirque Du Soleil, where acrobats gracefully climb and balance on poles reminiscent of traditional totem poles. These awe-inspiring acts pay homage to the rich cultural heritage they represent. In Vancouver, British Columbia (B. C. ), Canada, one can witness the true magnificence poles at Stanley Park. This lush green oasis is home to a collection of beautifully carved totems that showcase the artistic prowess and spiritual beliefs of First Nations peoples. Traveling further into Canada's west coast region leads us to Victoria in British Columbia. Here, at Butchart Gardens, visitors are greeted by an impressive Totem Pole standing tall amidst vibrant flora. Its intricate details depict mythical creatures and ancestral legends passed down through generations. Venturing southward brings us across borders into Washington state in the USA. In Jamestown, we encounter stunning contemporary Native American artistry displayed through intricately carved wooden totems. The works capture both tradition and innovation as artists continue this sacred practice. The influence of these symbolic structures extends beyond North America's shores as well. Inside London's Dome of Discovery during the Festival Britain stands a mesmerizing installation inspired by Kali - Hindu goddess known for her destructive power - crafted using elements reminiscent of traditional Pacific Northwest Coast tribal art. Delving deeper into history takes us back in time with a black-and-white photograph capturing Whare Runanga - Wairoa circa 1865-70 in New Zealand (NZ). This image showcases Maori culture where intricately carved house posts stand tall within ceremonial spaces – akin to the significance of totems.