Several kinds of totem poles were carved by First Nations artists living along the central and northern coast of British Columbia. A totem is an object, usually an animal, that serves as an emblem for ...

He belongs to the Beaver/Eagle clan. The Nisga'a originate from the Nass River valley of northern British ... The apprenticeship included learning design and carving, also preparing for numerous shows ...

CLALLAM COUNTY, Wash — Two valuable totem poles have been stolen from a Clallam County Tribe, according to the La Push Police Department. In a release Tuesday, the department said two totem ...

For the Naanyaa.aayí chief, the Kiks.adi owed him a debt. The clan erected a totem pole adorned with three frogs to represent the unpaid debt. Keeping in line with the tradition of shame totems ...

Each totem pole is identical, featuring a raven at the top with a street light hidden in its beak. Below that is a grizzly bear showing its teeth and elongated claws, followed by an eagle and ...