Coast Salish Totems

Ceremonial poles in Pacific Northwest, Canada/USA, traditional.

Description

Carved by Salish craftsmen, they convey cultural narratives.

Architectural Features

Features timber construction and symbolic carvings.

Connections

• North American: Indigenous architecture.
• Cultural: Ceremonial structures.

Related Elements & Periods

Pole, Traditional

Record

Architect: Salish craftsmen

Location: Pacific Northwest

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