Totem
Artist: | Junior Henderson |
Region: | Kwakwak'wakw |
Material: | Cedar wood and Acrylic Paint |
Dimensions: | Height: 80.5″ |
A totem is a monument that Represents a family’s lineage.
Eagle
Master of the Skies
The eagle can travel between the physical and spiritual world hence it always being at the top of the totem pole. The eagle is a messenger to the creator.
Sisiutl
Legendary Creature
Typically, it is depicted as a double-headed sea serpent.
Whale
Lord of the Ocean
Symbol of family, romance and community, the whales protect those who travel away from home.