Totem Pole from Ambrym

Totem poles are monuments created by the indigigenous people of Ambrym, a volcanic island in Vanuatu. They commemorate ancestry, histories, people or events. Usually made out of red cedar, they display crest animals that market a family's lineage and prvileges. These beautiful poles hold a significant socio-cultural significance and stand as one of the most easily recognisable symbols of the Pacific Northwest.

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