To the Indian the totem pole is the symbol of life, portraying the relationship between man and beast. Fitting into the landscape of British Columbia, these monuments, witnesses to an ancient and powerful culture, look down at us.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322972
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → British Columbia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indigenous peoples - Canada
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indigenous peoples - Social life and customs
Crafts & Visual Arts → Symbolism
Crafts & Visual Arts → Totem poles in art
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Spirituality
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Symbolism
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Spirituality
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)