*** About Totem Poles: Totem poles, predominantly found among the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America, are monumental sculptures carved from large trees, most commonly western red cedar. These poles are intricately decorated with symbolic figures, each layer telling a part of a story or representing a family lineage. Traditionally, they are used to proclaim ancestry, commemorate events, or tell stories of spiritual beliefs and are a focal point in understanding the social dynamic and history of the tribes.

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