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Totem Pole Collection

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: Tlingit Chief Johnson Totem Pole, Ketchikan, Alaska, United States of America

Tlingit Chief Johnson Totem Pole, Ketchikan, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Totem poles, Vancouver, British Columbia (B. C. ), Canada, North America

Totem poles, Vancouver, British Columbia (B. C. ), Canada, North America
Totem poles, Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, North America

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Totem Pole in Pioneer Square, Seattle, Washington State, United States of America

Totem Pole in Pioneer Square, Seattle, Washington State, United States of America, North America

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: USA, Alaska, Ketchikan, Totem Bight State Historical Park

USA, Alaska, Ketchikan, Totem Bight State Historical Park

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: USA, Alaska, Ketchikan, Totem Bight State Historical Park

USA, Alaska, Ketchikan, Totem Bight State Historical Park

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: View from the top of Cape Hauy to Totem Pole

View from the top of Cape Hauy to Totem Pole

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Mosquito Legend Pole, Tlingit totem pole, rainforest, summer, Sitka National Historic Park

Mosquito Legend Pole, Tlingit totem pole, rainforest, summer, Sitka National Historic Park, Sitka, Baranof Island, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: The top of a Totem Pole, Duncan, Victoria Island, British Columbia, Canada, North America

The top of a Totem Pole, Duncan, Victoria Island, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: First Nation totem pole in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

First Nation totem pole in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Totem poles with beaver image in the foreground, Teslin Tlingit Heritage Center, Teslin, Yukon

Totem poles with beaver image in the foreground, Teslin Tlingit Heritage Center, Teslin, Yukon, Canada, North America

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Knowledge Totem on Parliament Building Grounds, Victoria, Vancouver Island

Knowledge Totem on Parliament Building Grounds, Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Totem pole at the Museum of Anthropolgy, UBC campus (University of British Columbia)

Totem pole at the Museum of Anthropolgy, UBC campus (University of British Columbia), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Totems, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, North America

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

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: First Nation Totem Pole in Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

First Nation Totem Pole in Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Totem pole at Brockton Point, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Totem pole at Brockton Point, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Totem poles at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Totem poles at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Totem pole, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown

Totem pole, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Totem pole, between c1900 and c1930

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Masked dancers-Qagyuhl, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Masked dancers-Qagyuhl, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Masked dancers-Qagyuhl, c1914. During the winter ceremony, Kwakiutl dancers wearing masks and costumes, crouch in foreground with others behind them

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Tanaktak House, Harbeldown Island, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Tanaktak House, Harbeldown Island, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Tanaktak House, Harbeldown Island, c1914. Stairs leading up to wooden building, topped with Kwakiutl ceremonial art; in foreground one totem pole on the left

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Nimkish village at Alert Bay, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Nimkish village at Alert Bay, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nimkish village at Alert Bay, c1914. Kwakiutl village, with totem poles, Alert Bay, British Columbia

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Traditional Totem Pole, Jasper Town, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Traditional Totem Pole, Jasper Town, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Canada, Ontario, Ottawa, Confederation Park, Kwakiutl Totem

Canada, Ontario, Ottawa, Confederation Park, Kwakiutl Totem

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Cedar totem pole at Victor Steinbrueck Park, Seattle, Washington, USA

Cedar totem pole at Victor Steinbrueck Park, Seattle, Washington, USA

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Totem poles along the Glacier Parkway, Alberta, Canada, North America

Totem poles along the Glacier Parkway, Alberta, Canada, North America

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Totem Pole, Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, North America

Totem Pole, Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, North America

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Kispiax Village, 1929 (oil on canvas)

Kispiax Village, 1929 (oil on canvas)
996062 Kispiax Village, 1929 (oil on canvas) by Carr, Emily (1871-1945); 91.8x128.7 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; (add.info.: by Emily Carr); © Art Gallery of Ontario ; Purchase

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: United States of America, Arizona, Monument Valley Tribal Park

United States of America, Arizona, Monument Valley Tribal Park. The iconic landscape of the sandstone buttes of the Monument Valley Tribal Park located in the Navajo Nation straddling the Arizona

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: An incident of the Winter Dance-Nakoaktok, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

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

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Mamalelekala chief's mortuary house, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

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

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Carved posts at Alert Bay, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

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

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: A Tsunukwa at Kwaustums, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

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

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: A Koskimo House-post, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

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

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Qagyuhl village at Fort Rupert, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

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

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Totem pole at the Malahat Summit Viewpoint. Malahat Drive on Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Totem pole at the Malahat Summit Viewpoint. Malahat Drive on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Native Americans totem on Route 163, Utah, USA

Native Americans totem on Route 163, Utah, USA

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Totem pole in Pioneer Square, Seattle, Washington, USA

Totem pole in Pioneer Square, Seattle, Washington, USA

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Greenland, Qaqortoq, town totem pole

Greenland, Qaqortoq, town totem pole

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Totem poles at Brockton Point, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Totem poles at Brockton Point, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: A Bridal Group, 1914, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure)

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

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Kwakiutl village at Alert Bay, 1914 (b&w photo)

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

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Totem Pole at Anchor Park, Tofino, Saanich, British Columbia, Canada, North America

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

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Buddhist totem, Salbyksky Mound, Valley of the Kings, Republic of Khakassia, Russia

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

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Kwakwaka wakw totem poles in the cemetery in Alert Bay, Cormorant Island

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

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Interior of Nootka tribe cabin, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume I

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

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Sandwich Islands: View of the Morai of the King, at Kayakakoua on the Island of Owhyhi

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

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Culture of American mongoloids: Indian weapons and designs

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)

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Chicago: Totem Pole, Lincoln Park (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageTotem Pole Collection: Model Totem Pole, c. 1895-1905 (argillite)

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



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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.