Haida Clan's Pole

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Description

This totem was carved in 1996 by Don Yeomans of the Masset village of the Haida peoples from Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands). It features the raven and the eagle, the two main clans in the Haida Nation. The frog, a Haida sub-crest, is shown as a messenger of power. The human face at the bottom represents the raven’s tail and his ability to transform.

About the artist
Don Yeomans
Details
Artwork type
First Nations
Medium
Carved and painted cedar
Dimensions
366 cm (12 ft)
Site
Inside the glass atrium of the Victoria Conference Centre
Artwork category
Civic Public Art
Community
Victoria
Date unveiled
1996
Location
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