Totem Collection (page 4)

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

USA, Washington, Seabeck. A back-lit, glowing begonia blossom. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Washington, Seabeck. Close-up of sweet pea buds. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Puerto Rico, San Juan, Plaza del Quinto Centenario, View of El Totem in Plaza del Totem

Mayan temple, Honduras (engraving)
XTD82585 Mayan temple, Honduras (engraving) by Catherwood, Frederick (1799-1854) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Broken Mayan idol at Copan, Guatemala (engraving)
XTD82584 Broken Mayan idol at Copan, Guatemala (engraving) by Catherwood, Frederick (1799-1854) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Mandan Medicine Man Mah-to-hah Old Bear, 1832-39 (colour litho)
XND70404 Mandan Medicine Man Mah-to-hah Old Bear, 1832-39 (colour litho) by Catlin, George (1796-1872) (after); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Blackfoot Medicine Man (colour litho)
XND70403 Blackfoot Medicine Man (colour litho) by Catlin, George (1796-1872) (after); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Blackfoot Indian Pe-Toh-Pee-Kiss, The Eagle Ribs (colour litho)
XND70279 Blackfoot Indian Pe-Toh-Pee-Kiss, The Eagle Ribs (colour litho) by Catlin, George (1796-1872) (after); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Vairaumati Tei Oa (Her Name is Vairaumati), 1892 (oil on canvas)
BAL33884 Vairaumati Tei Oa (Her Name is Vairaumati), 1892 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 91x68 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; French, out of copyright

Indian Village of Secoton (colour litho)
BAL109961 Indian Village of Secoton (colour litho) by White, John (fl.1570-93) (after); 32.4x19.9 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

ALASKA: TOTEM POLES, c1895. Three old totem poles inside the house of a chief, with a young Eskimo girl seated on one of them, Alaska. Photograph, c1895

ALASKA: TLINGIT WOMEN, 1905. Tlingit women and girls displaying handcrafted items (including slippers, bags, baskets, and a miniature totem pole at right)

HAIDA VILLAGE, c1880. Totem poles and canoes in the Haida village of Skidegate in the Queen Charlotte Islands, off the coast of British Columbia, Canada. Photographed c1880

TSIMSHIAN VILLAGE, c1914. Totem pole in a Tsimshian village on Vancouver Island. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1914

ALASKA: NATIVE AMERICAN HOME, 1906. Home of Chief Ko-Teth Sha-Doc, Ketchikan, Alaska. Photographed on 20 March 1906

ALASKA: VILLAGE OF HOWKAN. Northwest Coast Native American village at Howkan, Alaska. Stereograph view, 1897

CANADA: HAIDA TOTEM POLES. Totem poles in front of houses in the Haida village of Haina (New Gold Harbour) in the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Canada

CANADA: HAIDA TOTEM POLE. Totem pole at the front of a Haida house in the village of Haina (New Gold Harbour) in the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Canada

CANADA: HAIDA TOTEM POLE. Totem pole at the front of a house in the Haida village of Tanu in the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Canada, with representations of three watchmen (top)

Potlatch Dancers In Klinkwan
Portrait of a group of Haida Indians in ceremonial costume at the last formal ceremony in the village before it was abandoned, Klinkwan, Alaska, 1901

Pioneer Square, Seattle, Washington, USA
A fabulous panoramic photograph of Pioneer Square, Seattle, Washington, USA, featuring the Northern Pacific Travel Office, the Hotel Seattle and the Pioneer Building

Indian River and Totem Poles - Sitka, Alaska, USA
Indian River and Totem Poles of the Tlingit people - Sitka, Alaska, USA Date: circa 1902

WA, Seattle, Spirit of Kwakiutl totem at Occidental Park

USA, Washington, Seattle Digital enhancement of Pioneer Square with Pioneer Building and totem pole; summer

NA, USA, Alaska, Sitka, Sitka Totem Park, A totem stands on the edge of the forest

A totem pole in the Haida or Tlingit style, Alaska

North America, Canada, Totem pole

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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.