Untitled Totem Pole facts for kids
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The totem pole in 2010
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| Year | 1984 |
| Location | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| 47°36′37″N 122°20′39″W / 47.610142°N 122.344136°W | |
The Untitled Totem Pole is a tall, carved wooden pole. It is also known simply as Untitled or Totem Pole. This amazing artwork was made in 1984 from cedar wood. Two artists, James Bender and Marvin Oliver, created it. You can find it in Victor Steinbrueck Park in Seattle, Washington, in the United States.
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What the Totem Pole Shows
This totem pole is about 50 feet (15 meters) tall. Oliver and Bender designed it using ideas from the Haida people. The Haida are a group of Native American people known for their beautiful art. Bender was the one who carved the wood.
Animals and People Carved in Wood
The very top of the totem pole shows a raven. This raven is holding something called a Salish spinning whorl. A spinning whorl is a tool used to spin yarn.
Below the raven, you can see carvings of human figures. There is also a killer whale with a fin sticking out. Further down, there is another smaller raven. At the bottom, a bear is carved, holding a hawk.
How the Pole Stands Up
The pole stands on a strong concrete base. A steel beam inside helps to hold it up. This makes sure the tall totem pole stays safe and sound in the park.
See also
- 1984 in art
