*** About Totem Poles: Totem poles are monumental sculptures carved from large trees, such as cedar, by indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest coast of North America, including some First Nations in Canada. These striking artworks are richly adorned with symbols and figures, each representing familial lineages, cultural beliefs, and historic events. Often towering and commanding in presence, totem poles are traditionally positioned to be visible against the landscape, serving both as important cultural signposts and as a means to recount histories and reinforce the social structure within communities.

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