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This article was originally written in 2019.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Sophie (Edens) Bohanon, former student and former Public Relations & Marketing Intern <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Totem poles are monumental carvings found in western Canada and the northwestern United States. Perhaps you have seen small souvenir totem poles in gift shops. Originally, small totem poles began being made in the late 1800s; however, totem pole carving dwindled when Canada banned potlatch ceremonies, also known as a gift-giving ceremony. In 1951, this ban was dropped and there was a surge in totem pole production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what are totem poles? What are they made of? Why are they significant? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Totem poles are often carved from large trees and serve different purposes, depending on which culture created them. For some, the totem pole is a storytelling device. Each of the figures on the pole represents an event, a characteristic of the story, or some other element. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there\u2019s more than one type of totem pole. There are also totem poles to display\/explain a clan\u2019s lineage or social status. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, here at the David Owsley Museum of Art, we have a totem pole titled \u201cModel of a Totem Pole\u201d crafted by Edward Maitland. In this model, there are multiple bear figures. It is speculated that this might tie to a Haida story called \u201cThe Mother Bear Tale.\u201d In this story, a woman is kidnapped by a bear and has twins who are half-human and half-bear. This story creates a connection between bears and humans. Other totem poles may make similar symbolic connections, either to a family or a larger clan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Totem poles may also be erected as memorials to honor a deceased member of the clan, or perhaps a mortuary pole which would contain the ashes of the deceased. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The creatures that appear on these totem poles vary, depending on the connections to the individual or clan, the symbolism of the animal itself, or the story which the artist documents in wood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common animals that appear include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf      The raven \u2192 Magical, introspective, self-realized, courageous, transformation, messenger, psychic, divination <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf      The eagle \u2192 Divine spirit, sacrifice, connection to creator, intelligence, renewal, courage, illumination of spirit, healing, creation, freedom, and risk-taker <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf      The thunderbird \u2192 Power, protection, and strength, most powerful of all spirits <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf      The beaver \u2192 Determined, strong-willed, builder, overseer, dreamer, protector, builder, motion, subconscious <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf      The bear \u2192 Industrious, instinctive, healing, power, sovereignty, guardian of the world, watcher, courage, will power, self-preservation, introspection, and great strength <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf      The wolf\u2192 Loyalty, perseverance, success, intuition, spirit, appetite for freedom, can be a loner <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are only some of the most frequently seen on totem poles; that is not to say that there aren\u2019t many others such as the frog, lynx, or the killer whale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What would you put on your totem pole? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s another museum which you may wish to visit if you find learning about Native American artwork interesting! Visit the Eiteljorg Museum<\/a> to learn more about the rich history of Native American culture and the American West. While there, you could investigate the history behind the Golden Hill Totem Pole of Indianapolis! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always, thank you for reading the DOMA Insider! DOMA is free and open to the public; we are open Tuesday \u2013 Friday 9:00 a.m. \u2013 4:30 p.m., and Saturday from 1:30 p.m. \u2013 4:30 p.m. Check out our website at https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/doma<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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