Pole, Totem

Object/Artifact

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Wrangell Museum

Name/Title

Pole, Totem

Entry/Object ID

L1993.065.004

Description

Totem pole, Duk-Toothl pole, sea lion prince or strongman, raven on top, whale in mid section, missing lowest section & upper portion. Originally stood on Shakes Island behind the Tribal House facing west, was carved in Wrangell. One of the first big poles erected in Wrangell, is old in any photo, by 1930's very weathered and was replicated by CCC. This is the original, backside has cavities for burial. See complete file records: Loans drawer Photos Room Wrangell Cooperative Association