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Book of Totem Poles
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 3 2025
Pages: 58
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Book of Totem Poles delves deep into the rich history, symbolism, and cultural significance of Northwest Coast Indigenous totem poles. This concise yet comprehensive monograph reveals how these monumental carvings serve not only as stunning works of art but as living legal documents, ancestral records, and expressions of Indigenous sovereignty.
Tracing origins, clan systems, potlatch traditions, and contemporary revival, this book goes beyond surface aesthetics to uncover the complex social, spiritual, and political roles totem poles play. From the first carvings to modern-day ceremonies, it challenges misconceptions and highlights ongoing cultural resilience.
Perfect for scholars, art lovers, and anyone seeking an authoritative, no-nonsense exploration of one of Indigenous North America's most powerful symbols.
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