Totem Collection (page 5)

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

Stanley Park, Vancouver British Columbia, Canada

Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Detail of totem in Stanley Park

Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver UBC Museum of Anthropology Totem in outdoor village

Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Native totems in Stanley Park

Canada, Alberta, Jasper. Snow covered totem pole

Canada, Alberta, Jasper

Indian art work of Kwakiutl Bear Totem Pole in beautiful Victoria British Columbia Canada

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Alaska - Tlingit Indian Totem at Totem Bight Totem Park, Ketchikan, Alaska. "Salmon." Date:

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Southeast Alaska Totem -Tlingit Indian Totem at Totem Bight Totem Park, Ketchikan, Alaska Date:

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Yei Bi Chei and Totem Pole (on the right) rock formations in the southeastern part of the Monument Valley Date:

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Siberian shaman / sorcerer / wizard / healer / medicine man / foreteller - with iron cranes totem. Date:

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Totem Pole - tribute to Kwakwaka'wakw Indians (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) Date:

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Totem Pole - tribute to Kwakwaka'wakw Indians Date:

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Totem Pole - tribute to Kwakwaka'wakw Indians Date:

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Totem Pole- tribute to Kwakwaka'wakw Indian Date:

The grave of Shah, a Tlingit shaman, marked with carved wood totems, Chilkat, Alaska
ALASKA: ESKIMO GRAVE. The grave of Shah, a Tlingit shaman, marked with carved wood totems, Chilkat, Alaska. Photographed by Winter and Pond, c1895

Totem in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia. SX3
TOM-1347 Totem in Stanley Park Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Tom & Pat Leeson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

USA, Washington, Discovery Bay. Totem detail from Natural Elements, designed by Dave Faulstich, carved by Steve Brown

USA, Washington, Discovery Bay. Detail ofs Klallam Native-American totem art

USA, Washington, Neah Bay. Makah Indian totem detail

USA, Washington, Seabeck. Close-up of a Pacific Northwest Indian carving

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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.