Totem

Artist: Junior Henderson
Region: Kwakwak'wakw
Material: Cedar wood and Acrylic Paint
Dimensions:

Height: 80.5″
Width: 62″
Depth: 20″

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.

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