Totem Pole

• Title Totem Pole
• Category Sculpture
• Medium Carved and painted old growth cedar
• Medium Tribal, Pacific Northwest (subject or artist), Religious, Western
• Dimensions 355"h x 21"w x 20"d
• Year Completed 1991
• Description The totem pole was erected on Community Building Day, September 25, 1991, which highlighted Native American heritage. The pole was carved by Michael Paul, a carver with 30 years experience, and partially paid for by the ASWC Native American Club. The symbols carved on the pole, beginning from the top and working down are: Eagle, traditionally placed at the top of the pole; Coyote, seeker of knowledge; Turtle, symbolizing love; Beaver, a hard worker, always doing his best; Native American, symbolizing man.
• Artist Michael Paul American Colville Tribe b. 1936
• Credit University Purchase
• Location Loop Across the street from Westminster
• Accession Number 1991.0007
• Status Checked Out
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