Multi-Color Totem Pole

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Totem Poles are a time-honored form of Northwest Coast art, often expertly carved from massive western red cedar trees. These intricate carvings frequently depict ancestors, legendary stories, lineages, or pivotal historical events and can be found throughout the Pacific Northwest in North America. The Haida, Tlingit, Tsimshian, Kwakwaka’wakw (Kwakiutl), Nuxalk (Bella Coola), Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) and other indigenous peoples have traditionally carved totems. As visually stunning as they are, Totem Poles also serve as a poignant reminder of the time when such cultural expressions were seized and banned. Fortunately, a new generation of skilled totem pole carvers has emerged to carry on this revered art form. We hope that you will derive great joy from printing one of these magnificent Totem Poles for yourself, and if you ever have the chance to see a Totem Pole in person, you will appreciate the rich history and exceptional craftsmanship even more! Learn more about Totem Poles here: https://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/totem_poles/ Printed with Palette 2: mosaicmfg.com