Totem Pole Collection (#2)

A Bridal Group, 1914, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure)
STC225367 A Bridal Group, 1914, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Kwakiutl village at Alert Bay, 1914 (b&w photo)
XJF105329 Kwakiutl village at Alert Bay, 1914 (b&w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection

Totem Pole at Anchor Park, Tofino, Saanich, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Buddhist totem, Salbyksky Mound, Valley of the Kings, Republic of Khakassia, Russia, Eurasia

Kwakwaka wakw totem poles in the cemetery in Alert Bay, Cormorant Island, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Interior of Nootka tribe cabin, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume I
STC175881 Interior of Nootka tribe cabin, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume I, plate 19, by Jules Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Gallina

Sandwich Islands: View of the Morai of the King, at Kayakakoua on the Island of Owhyhi
TRV173972 Sandwich Islands: View of the Morai of the King, at Kayakakoua on the Island of Owhyhi, from Voyage Autour du Monde sur les Corvettes de L Uranie 1817-29 engraved by Lejeune

Culture of American mongoloids: Indian weapons and designs
LLM456150 Culture of American mongoloids: Indian weapons and designs by North American, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Culture of American mongoloids: Indian weapons and designs)

Chicago: Totem Pole, Lincoln Park (b / w photo)
6012149 Chicago: Totem Pole, Lincoln Park (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Totem Pole, Lincoln Park)

Model Totem Pole, c. 1895-1905 (argillite)
996041 Model Totem Pole, c.1895-1905 (argillite) by Chapman, Isaac (c.1880-1910) (attr. to); 16x3.5x4.2 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; © Art Gallery of Ontario; Gift of Roy G

Native American cultural artefacts (colour litho)
3630272 Native American cultural artefacts (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native American cultural artefacts)

An offering before Captain Cook, acknowledging him as an incarnation of the god Lomo
STC429625 An offering before Captain Cook, acknowledging him as an incarnation of the god Lomo, January 1779, engraved by Angelo Biasioli (colour litho) by Bottigella, C

Kings Temple in the Bay of Tiritatea, from Voyage Pittoresque Autour du
TRV168861 Kings Temple in the Bay of Tiritatea, from Voyage Pittoresque Autour du Monde, engraved by Jean Pierre Norblin (1745-1830) published in 1822 (colour litho) by Choris

Chimpanzees in native american costumes performing under the Bertram Mills Circus big top in Cambridge April 1959

The Raven Totem Pole, ca. 1880-1914. Creator: Theodore J. Richardson
The Raven Totem Pole, ca. 1880-1914

Alaska Building with Totems at St. Louis Exposition, 1904. Creator: Theodore J
Alaska Building with Totems at St. Louis Exposition, 1904

View of Wrangell, Alaska, in 1884. Creator: Theodore J. Richardson
View of Wrangell, Alaska, in 1884

Totem pole, sand ripples, Monument Valley, Arizona, USA

Tinglit clan house, Wrangell, Alaska, USA

USA, Alaska, Sitka. Detail of totem pole at Sitka National Historical Park. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Christ on the Cross, 1926. 1926. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Christ on the Cross, 1926

Totem Pole
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In the Land of the Totem Poles - The Indian Village of Kassan, Alaska, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
In the Land of the Totem Poles - The Indian Village of Kassan, Alaska, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]

Totem Pole, Sheldon Museum, Haines, Lynn Canal, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Red Indian Sagas Told in Carved and Painted Wood, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

AZ, Monument Valley, Yei Bi Chei and Totem Pole

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

Totem Poles, Alaska, USA, 1893. Artist: John L Stoddard
Totem Poles, Alaska, USA, 1893. Illustration from Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Cities, Scenes and Paintings, (The Werner Company, Chicago, c1893)

An incident of the Winter Dance-Nakoaktok, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
An incident of the Winter Dance-Nakoaktok, c1914. Kwakiutl people, some bowing before totem poles in background, others seated facing front as part of the nunhlim ceremony

Mamalelekala chief's mortuary house, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Mamalelekala chief's mortuary house, c1914

Carved posts at Alert Bay, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Carved posts at Alert Bay, c1914. Two totem poles in front of a wood frame house in the Nimkish village Yilis, on Cormorant Island

A Tsunukwa at Kwaustums, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Tsunukwa at Kwaustums, c1914. A Dzoonokwa (or Tsunukwa) totem pole measuring over 20 feet tall, depicting a figure with hands outstretched to receive dowry from the wife's family

A Koskimo House-post, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Koskimo House-post, c1914. Interior supporting columns of Koskimo home bearing carvings commemorating incidents in family history, often depicting the guardian spirit of the founder

Qagyuhl village at Fort Rupert, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Qagyuhl village at Fort Rupert, c1914. Totem pole commemorating a Tsimshian family towers over the village of Tsahes, Vancouver Island

Totem Pole at Cape Hauy, Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania

POTLATCH CEREMONY, 1894. Members of the secret Hamatsa Society at a Kwakiutl potlatch ceremony, at Fort Rupert, British Columbia, Canada, during the winter ceremonial season, known as Tsetseka

A Tlingit totem pole in Ketchikan, Alaska

Traditional wood carving in Noumea, New Caledonia, Melanesia, South Pacific, Pacific

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

Artwork of bird on fallen totem pole

View Of A Totempole In Downtown Ketchikan, Alaska

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

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

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

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Standing tall and proud, the Tlingit Chief Johnson Totem Pole in Ketchikan, Alaska is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region. Carved with intricate details and vibrant colors, this totem pole tells stories of bravery, leadership, and ancestral connections. Venturing further north to Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada, one cannot miss the majestic totem poles that adorn the city. These towering structures serve as reminders of indigenous traditions and beliefs passed down through generations. Each pole carries its own unique symbolism and serves as a visual narrative of First Nations' history. In Seattle's Pioneer Square stands another remarkable totem pole that captivates onlookers with its grandeur. A symbol of unity and community pride, it represents the diverse cultures that have shaped Washington State over time. Journeying back to Alaska's Totem Bight State Historical Park in Ketchikan unveils an awe-inspiring display of beautifully carved totem poles against a backdrop of lush greenery. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in Native Alaskan artistry while learning about their profound spiritual significance. Nature enthusiasts are treated to breathtaking views from Cape Hauy where a solitary Totem Pole stands tall amidst rugged cliffs. This vantage point offers not only stunning vistas but also invites contemplation on the enduring legacy these ancient symbols hold within Indigenous communities. Deep within Sitka National Historic Park lies the Mosquito Legend Pole - a Tlingit masterpiece nestled amidst a verdant rainforest during summer months. Its intricate carvings depict tales passed down through generations; reminding us of our connection with nature and our responsibility towards preserving it for future generations. Traveling up north again brings us to Teslin Tlingit Heritage Center in Yukon, Canada where beaver-adorned Totem Poles stand proudly against scenic landscapes. These poles pay homage not only to ancestral spirits but also celebrate wildlife conservation efforts undertaken by local communities.