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Morrie Alexander Lummi Nation Master Carver (file photo)
These are Totems on the Lummi Nation Reservation. I tried but couldn't find any info about the Totems.
We are Lummi. We are Coast Salish people with a rich history, culture and traditions. We are fishers, hunters, gatherers, and harvesters of nature's abundance. We envision our homeland as a place where we enjoy an abundant, safe, and healthy life in mind, body, society, environment, space, time and spirituality; where all are encouraged to succeed and none are left behind.
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17 comments:
I've always been fascinated by them.
I saw quite a collection of these up in Alaska.
They are all just beautiful!
What a wonderful series, Mary Beth! Totems have always fascinated me. These are excellent.
Thanks for your comment on Cedar Key...perfectly appropriate!
I really enjoyed these and enjoyed reading about the Raven and Salmon woman.
I think totem poles are wonderful and each tells a story. We have broken cedar trees at the lake and I have always envisioned someone making a totem pole out of the large stumps. Peace
Great post on totem poles. They are always a marvel to behold.
Quite elaborate carvings, for sure! An old boyfriend of mine carved one at the farm a long time ago, but it wasn't nothing like those & it's long gone now!
Hello MB, this is a fantastic post. I love the description of the Coast Salish. I was fascinated with the few totem poles I saw in Seattle, Snoqualmie and... uh, I think that's it...
A fascinating subject and a fine series, with plenty of information.
Gorgeous totem poles. A trip to Areizona many years ago, the totem poles and Kachina dolls fascinated me.
Splendid carvings!
I barely remember going with my parents to the Lummi reservation when I was about seven or eight. Love these totem poles.
I love all the totem poles you have in your area!
The totems are beautiful and fascinating.
I am fascinated by totems and totem poles. The carvings are so beautiful, the stylistic designs are amazing, the colors subtle, and the stories they tell are wonderful.
These are fantastic! I love totem poles but have just seen one so far at the British Museum in London and it's HUGE!
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