*** About Totem Poles: Totem poles, prominently featured in this artwork, are monumental sculptures carved from large trees, traditionally by various Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America, including British Columbian cultures. Each figure on a totem pole is a symbolic representation of animal, human, or supernatural forms, each piece telling a part of a larger story connected to family lineage or important cultural myths. These poles are not simply art; they are storied emblems, deeply imbued with meaning, serving as important cultural expressions of identity and heritage.

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