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Preserving the Totem Poles of the Northwest
Clans indigenous to the Northwest Coast saw totem pole carving as a crucial end-of-life tradition
Their beautiful, intricate designs have made totem poles an icon of the Northwest Coast. Way before they graced the sides of planes and backs of tourism brochures, however, totem poles played an important role in the region’s indigenous end-of-life tradition. … Continue reading