*** About Totem Poles: Totem poles, significant cultural symbols among various Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, including the First Nations in British Columbia, are monumental sculptures carved from large trees, typically western red cedar. These poles are intricately carved and painted to represent familial lineage, social rank, and both real and mythical experiences. Totem poles serve multiple purposes: storytelling, memorializing, or celebrating cultural beliefs that affirm a clan’s status and identity. Each figure on the pole has a specific meaning, contributing to the pole’s overall narrative, and their order and presentation hold cultural significance.

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