Totem poles

This book guides readers to the many places in British Columbia, Washington, and Alaska where totem poles can be found and helps viewers understand the 'language' of the poles.

You can learn about their origin and history, the symbols and ceremonies linked to them, types of figures and how to identify them, and where to see authentic poles and pole collections.

It includes: full-colour photographs with extensive descriptions of magnificent totem poles; archival images of historical poles; how to carve a totem pole; and what happens at a pole-raising ceremony.