Those totem poles are amazing. I've only ever seen one "in the flesh" and that was at the Anthropology Museum in Cambridge where it stretches up through three floors of the building. I've always wondered how it was transported here from Western Canada.
Hello, there is just something about Totems. The morning star is beautiful. Great collection of photos. Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy new week ahead.
I was struck by two things, and perhaps you can explain more. One was the pile of mud/dirt/wood at the foot of what looks to be a supporting pole that isn't part of the exhibit apparently. And two, what is the significance of the blue and white "circus-like" roofs on one of the displays? Is it explained at all? It strikes me as not being Native...but maybe I just don't know about that tribe!
I really like Totem poles. And I like the Salish art. I have my own totem made by First Nations in bellingham. It is named Kolus Bear
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… always liked totem poles ... they have something mystical!
ReplyDeleteThe Morning Star is gorgeous!
Those totem poles are amazing. I've only ever seen one "in the flesh" and that was at the Anthropology Museum in Cambridge where it stretches up through three floors of the building. I've always wondered how it was transported here from Western Canada.
ReplyDeleteHello, there is just something about Totems. The morning star is beautiful. Great collection of photos.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day, wishing you a happy new week ahead.
A lot of work was put in there!
ReplyDelete...Totems are common here, but I'm always impressed by the style of the Pacific coast Totems. Thanks for sharing all of this beauty.
ReplyDelete@MB: well worth having.
ReplyDelete@Ella: I agree.
@John: they have a couple in the ROM museum in Toronto that are huge.
@Eileen: thank you.
@Iris: definitely.
@Tom: you're welcome.
I was struck by two things, and perhaps you can explain more. One was the pile of mud/dirt/wood at the foot of what looks to be a supporting pole that isn't part of the exhibit apparently. And two, what is the significance of the blue and white "circus-like" roofs on one of the displays? Is it explained at all? It strikes me as not being Native...but maybe I just don't know about that tribe!
ReplyDeleteIt's surprising to me that these people had enough time to do so much carving.
ReplyDeleteGreat series, it was nice to see the totem poles and the Morning Star again.
ReplyDeleteThe grand Hall is a beautiful space...love the morning Star and totems.... incredible artists!
ReplyDeleteThe totem poles are stunning. Some great carving done there.
ReplyDeleteI love the totem poles and of course, Morning Star! It's always stunning to see.
ReplyDeleteThe totem poles are incredible.
ReplyDeleteThe totem poles are really fascinating.
ReplyDeleteI find the creatures scary. I wonder if they are supposed to be frightening or maybe they are fierce like heroic rescuers.
ReplyDeleteThe Morning Star work is extraordinary!
@Barbara: that is a reflecting pool. And the wall that catches your eye, with the blue roofline, actually is of a Pacific Coast tribe.
ReplyDelete@Red: quite true.
@Jan: I love showing it.
@Tanya: thank you.
@Bill: I agree.
@Sharon: it is.
@Marie: definitely.
@Marleen: that they are.
@Sandi: it's part of the cultural background.
Love all of your photographs here William.
ReplyDeleteThe totem poles are amazing and The Morning Star is wonderful.
All the best Jan
I like to look at the totem photos when they are enlarged. Fascinating. Tweeted.
ReplyDeleteAn amazing exhibit!
ReplyDeleteThis grand hall is a grand exhibit.
ReplyDeleteThe Grand Hall is a really Great Hall.
ReplyDeleteI would love to actual make totem pole. But with me I know get plenty of cuts and such. I am horrible with handling sharp objects
ReplyDeleteThe totems are fabulous William and what an excellent space to exhibit them. Morning Star is stunning!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, the totem poles are fascinating:)
ReplyDelete@Jan: thank you.
ReplyDelete@Mari: thanks.
@Furry Gnome: that it is.
@Joanne: very much so.
@Kay: definitely.
@Dora: me too.
@Grace: thanks!
@Rosie: indeed.
Very creative and intricate totem pole artwork ~ and lovely and colorful Morning star ~ great photos too ^_^
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DeleteThe grand hall is quite impressive!
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteThis is quite wonderful!
ReplyDeleteVery much so.
DeleteFantástico este belo salão.
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DeleteWOW. Totally amazing!
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
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