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Totem Pole Collection (#5)

Standing tall and proud, the Tlingit Chief Johnson Totem Pole in Ketchikan, Alaska is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Totem carved from wood, arboretum of Tulear or Toliara, Madagascar

Totem carved from wood, arboretum of Tulear or Toliara, Madagascar

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Totem carved from wood, bull, arboretum of Tulear or Toliara, Madagascar

Totem carved from wood, bull, arboretum of Tulear or Toliara, Madagascar

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Totem poles at building, (B&W)

Totem poles at building, (B&W)

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: ALASKA: TOTEM POLES, c1887. A man standing next to two totem poles, Alaska. Photographed by W

ALASKA: TOTEM POLES, c1887. A man standing next to two totem poles, Alaska. Photographed by W. Seward McClure, c1887

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: ALASKA: ESKIMO WOMAN. A seated Eskimo woman with totem pole sculptures behind her

ALASKA: ESKIMO WOMAN. A seated Eskimo woman with totem pole sculptures behind her, Auk-Si-Eager, Fort Wrangle, Alaska. Photographed by Frank H. Nowell, c1904

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: KWAKIUTL VILLAGE, 1881. A view of a Southern Kwakiutl village on the Salmon River

KWAKIUTL VILLAGE, 1881. A view of a Southern Kwakiutl village on the Salmon River, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Photographed by Edward Dossetter, 1881

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: KWAKIUTL VILLAGE, 1894. A view of a Kwakiutl village at Port Rupert, British Columbia

KWAKIUTL VILLAGE, 1894. A view of a Kwakiutl village at Port Rupert, British Columbia, Canada, showing wood plank houses, blanket poles (where piles of blankets were placed during potlatch ceremonies)

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: POTLATCH CEREMONY, 1894. Kwakiutl Native Americans counting blankets to be distributed

POTLATCH CEREMONY, 1894. Kwakiutl Native Americans counting blankets to be distributed at a potlatch ceremony at Fort Rupert, British Columbia, Canada, during the winter ceremonial season

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: ALASKA: TOTEM POLE, c1908. House and totem pole of a Native American chief in Alaska

ALASKA: TOTEM POLE, c1908. House and totem pole of a Native American chief in Alaska. Photograph, c1908

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: KWAKIUTL VILLAGE, c1914. A Kwakiutl village with totem poles at Alert Bay, British Columbia

KWAKIUTL VILLAGE, c1914. A Kwakiutl village with totem poles at Alert Bay, British Columbia. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1914

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: KWAKIUTL DANCERS, c1914. Masked and costumed Kwakiutl dancers during the winter ceremony

KWAKIUTL DANCERS, c1914. Masked and costumed Kwakiutl dancers during the winter ceremony, crouching in the foreground with others behind them. The chief on the far left holds a speakers staff

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: TSIMSHIAN VILLAGE, c1914. Totem pole in a Tsimshian village on Vancouver Island

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

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: ALERT BAY: VILLAGE, c1914. Two Kwakiutl totem poles in front of a wood frame house

ALERT BAY: VILLAGE, c1914. Two Kwakiutl totem poles in front of a wood frame house in a village in Alert Bay, British Columbia. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1914

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: KWAKIUTL HOUSE, c1914. Tanaktak house in a Kwakiutl village at Harbledown Island, Vancouver

KWAKIUTL HOUSE, c1914. Tanaktak house in a Kwakiutl village at Harbledown Island, Vancouver. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1914

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: WA, Seattle, Spirit of Kwakiutl totem at Occidental Park

WA, Seattle, Spirit of Kwakiutl totem at Occidental Park

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: USA, Washington State, Seattle. Totem pole with Pioneer building in Pioneer Square

USA, Washington State, Seattle. Totem pole with Pioneer building in Pioneer Square

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: USA, Washington, Seattle Digital enhancement of Pioneer Square with Pioneer Building

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

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: USA, Washington, Seattle. Tlingit totem pole, antique street lamps & historic Pioneer

USA, Washington, Seattle. Tlingit totem pole, antique street lamps & historic Pioneer Bldg at Pioneer Square (Editorial Usage Only)

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: NA, USA, Alaska, Sitka, Sitka Totem Park, A totem stands on the edge of the forest

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

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: USA, Alaska, Suka, Totem pole in rainforest

USA, Alaska, Suka, Totem pole in rainforest (Large format sizes available)

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Alaska, Ketchikan

Alaska, Ketchikan

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: A totem pole in the Haida or Tlingit style, Alaska

A totem pole in the Haida or Tlingit style, Alaska

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: North America, Canada, Totem pole

North America, Canada, Totem pole

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: A totem pole In Vancouver, Canada. totem pole, eagle, wood, carving, northwest indians

A totem pole In Vancouver, Canada. totem pole, eagle, wood, carving, northwest indians
A totem pole In Vancouver, Canada

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Native American totem poles at Stanley Park

Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Native American totem poles at Stanley Park

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Detail of totem in Stanley Park

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

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver UBC Museum of Anthropology Totem in outdoor

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

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Native totems in Stanley Park

Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Native totems in Stanley Park

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Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park: JASPER, Native Canadian Totem Pole

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Canada, Alberta, Jasper. Snow covered totem pole

Canada, Alberta, Jasper. Snow covered totem pole

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Canada, Alberta, Jasper

Canada, Alberta, Jasper

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Indian art work of Kwakiutl Bear Totem Pole in beautiful Victoria British Columbia Canada

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

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Totem Pole, Gitwangak, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Totem Pole, Gitwangak, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Eagle image on Totem Pole, Teslin Tlingit Heritage Center, Teslin, Yukon, Canada, North America

Eagle image on Totem Pole, Teslin Tlingit Heritage Center, Teslin, Yukon, Canada, North America

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Picture No. 10947738

Picture No. 10947738
Totem Pole - and Yei Bi Chei in the background - with desert dune ripples Navajo Indian Reservation, Monument Valley Tribal Park, Arizona, USA. Date:

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Alaskan Totem Pole

Alaskan Totem Pole
Ft. Wrangle, Alaska: c. 1899. A totem pole behind a cemetary marker that reads In Memory Of Kauk-Ish Died 1897 Age 68 years

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Traditional Canadian native Totem poles at Sunwapta Falls Resort, Jasper National Park

Traditional Canadian native Totem poles at Sunwapta Falls Resort, Jasper National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Alberta, Canadian Rockies, Canada, North America

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Totem Pole, Arizona, USA, at sunrise C018 / 2542

Totem Pole, Arizona, USA, at sunrise C018 / 2542
Totem Pole at sunrise. The Totem Pole is a pillar or rock spire in Monument Valley, Arizona, USA. It is the highly eroded remains of a butte

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Totem Pole, Arizona, USA C018 / 2541

Totem Pole, Arizona, USA C018 / 2541
Totem Pole. The Totem Pole is a pillar or rock spire in Monument Valley, Arizona, USA. It is the highly eroded remains of a butte

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Totem pole at Umista Cultural Centre, Alert Bay, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Totem pole at Umista Cultural Centre, Alert Bay, British Columbia, Canada, North America




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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.