Totem Collection (page 9)

Native American Indian Lodge, Nanaimo, 1882
Illustration showing native American Indian women, wrapped in shawls, sitting outside their lodge which is decorated with elaborate totem carvings, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, 1882

Native American Indian Totem Poles, British Columbia, 1882
Image showing several monumental totem poles outside native American Indian dwellings, British Columbia, 1882. The figures on the totem poles are dressed in a mixture of Indian and European dress

Totem pole of Shaman and land otter, carved in red cedar in 1940 by John Wanlace, Inside Passage, Juneau, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Inside Passage four-story totem pole, carved from red cedar in 1940 by John Wanlace, a native Haida carver, Juneau, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Totem, Sitka, Alaska, USA, North America

Dawson Falls visitor centre with Maori totem, below the dormant volcano Mount Egmont or Taranaki, Egmont National Park, Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Maori totem carving, Ohinemutu village, Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Witches Hill (Raganu Kalnas), fairytale Lithuanian wood carvings, Juordkrante Fishing Village, Curonian Spit National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lithuania, Baltic States, Europe

Haida cemetery, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia (B. C. ), Canada, North America
Haida cemetery, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, North America

Detail of totem pole, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia (B. C. )
Detail of totem pole, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, North America

Totems, British Columbia (B. C. ), Canada, North America
Totems, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, North America

Totem eye, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia (B. C. ), Canada, North America
Totem eye, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, North America

Carving a totem, Queen Charlotte Island, British Columbia (B. C. ), Canada, North America
Carving a totem, Queen Charlotte Island, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, North America

Totem, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia (B. C. ), Canada, North America
Totem, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, North America

Tourists visiting Totems at Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Totem, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Totem Pole Park, Haida Village, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Totems, Thunderbird Park, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Close up of carvings, Thunderbird Park, Victoria, British Columbia (B. C
Close up of carvings, Thunderbird Park, Victoria, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, North America

Close-up of painted carving on a totem pole in Thunderbird Park, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Totems in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Close-up of carved totem in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

USA / Seattle / Totem Pole
Totem pole of the Raven Tribe of the Tlingit Indians (Alaska), purchased and re-erected in Seattle, Washington State

Native American Myth / C20
A young Indian encounters his totem spirit Utonagan, in the form of a she-wolf

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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.