Totem Collection (page 7)

USA; Alaska, Haines. Close-up of native-American totem pole

Colorful totem pole artwork Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Tlingit carved and painted wooden totem pole on display at the University of Alaska cultural museum in Fairbanks

USA, Alaska, Ketchikan, Saxman Totem Park

USA, Alaska, Ketchikan, downtown Klingit totem pole

USA; Alaska, Haines. Partial view of Native-American totem pole and wall mural

Canada, Quebec, Tadoussac. Typical Canadian totem pole. IMAGE RESTRICTED: Not available to US land tour operators

Ketchikan, Alaska. St. Johns Church, Ketchikan, Southeast Alaska

Ketchikan, Alaska. Bald eagle totem near cruise terminal Ketchikan, Southeast Alaska

Ketchikan, Alaska. Cruise ship and Bald eagle totem near cruise terminal Ketchikan, Southeast Alaska

Alaska. Totem at Cheif Shakes Tribal House, historic site, Wrangell, Southeast Alaska

Totem in Ketchikan, Alaska, USA, North America

Totem Pole at Lookout Park, Haines, Alaska

Alaska Pioneers Home on Totem Square, Sitka, Alaksa

Totem hanging floral baskets along waterfront Victoria British Columbia

Totem pole located in Stanley Park at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Namibia, Lake Otjikoto. Close-up of wooden carving at the entrance to the lake

H. ALLEN SMITH (1907-1976). American writer. Photographed in 1941 at the time of the publication of his Low Man on a Totem Pole

An American Indian totem pole, Alert bay, Canada

The Indian village at Alert Bay. Canada

Queen Charlotte Island - Masset Totem Poles
The Masset Inlet - Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Canada. The Totem Poles of the Haida People. Masset was known by the Haida as Uttewas (or White Slope Town)

Indian totem pole carver at work. Date: 1911

British Columbia Indian Shaman in full fur attire, standing with totemic wooden carved objects outside his canvas abode. Date: circa 1910s

Kitwanga Totem Pole
A totem pole at Kitwanga, British Columbia, Canada. Date: early 1930s

Canadian Totem Pole
A Candian totem pole. Date: 1930s

Kitwanga Totem Poles
Totem poles at Kitwanga, British Columbia, Canada. Date: early 1930s

Carved Korean Mountain Gods at the roadside. Date: 1909

Tlingit Housepost in Sitka National Historical Park, Sitka, Baranof Island, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, North America

Totem pole in Sitka National Historical Park, Sitka, Baranof Island, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, North America

Ketchikan, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, North America

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Totems of various New York tribes, including bear, wolf, turtle, deer, and beaver. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Detail of Kanak totem pole, Noumea, New Caledonia

USA, Alaska, Ketchikan, Totem Bight State Park, totem pole with fireweed

Bangkok, Thailand. Bangkoks Grand Palace

Saemangeum Korea - Jangseung Totem Poles carved faces with contorted scream opposition to the land reclamation
BMD-278 Saemangeum Korea - Jangseung Totem Poles carved faces with contorted scream opposition to the land reclamation Brian McDairmant Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Totem at Kiksetti Totem Park, Wrangell, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, North America

Totem at Cheif Shakes Tribal House, historic site, Wrangell, Southeast Alaska, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Totem Pole at Icy Strait Point Cultural Center, Hoonah City, Chichagof Island, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, North America

Totem Pole and Native American House
Postcard from the Pacific Coast Steamship Company from their Totem Pole Route - an example of the totem poles of the indigenous American Indian people of the Southern Alaskan region (Ketchikan)

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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.