Totem poles tell stories. The Chief Johnson totem pole, which is one of more than 80 totem poles in Ketchikan, tells the legend of the creation of Salmon. The original totem pole was raised in 1901 and is now on display in the Totem Heritage Center. This replica, carved by Tlingit artist Israel Shotridge, was raised in 1989.
Take our photo tour of Ketchikan, Alaska, to learn more about totem poles and the city's famous salmon.
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I’ve always found totem poles to be fascinating. Great image!
Lots of interesting totem poles in British Columbia as well.