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Totem Pole
After a year's worth of thought and rejected ideas, we settled on covering
the support pole in our basement with a custom totem pole. It was carved
by Carl Muggli in northern Minnesota.
Even though it's only 8 1/2 feet high, the crate weighed in a 250 pounds.
Securely nestled in its shipping crate.
The core had been hollowed out to fit around the pole. It's held together
with monster screws!
We've named it "chordata" since it represents all the major
groups of vertebrates. From top to bottom: eagle, wolf, frog, turtle,
eagle's nest, bear holding fish.
Descriptions of Totems from totempole.net:
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Eagle
Connection to higher realms, courage, divine spirit sacrifice.
Symbol of power, healing. Eagle represents a state of grace that
is reached through inner work. They claimed their Eagle was the
most powerful and useful because it could fly higher than any other
bird and detect an enemy. |
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Wolf
Loyalty, teacher, pathfinder. Wolf medicine has a strong sense
of self. Spirit teaching, guidance in dreams. Known for its stealth
and cunning on the hunt. It is an honor to have Wolf as a protector
on this pole. |
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Frog
Energy, the voice of the people. When Earth was born, Sun was in
the bottom of the sea. The world was dark. Thunderbird wanted to
bring Sun into the sky, but could not hold his breath to the bottom
of the sea. This brave Frog with long arms brought Sun to the surface
so Thunderbird could bring Sun into the sky, so there would be light
for all people. |
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Turtle
In the beginning there was only water. This magical Turtle dove
to the bottom of the sea and dug a very large hole. He then crawled
into the hole and raised up a large piece of dirt to the surface.
Thus giving the people a place on earth. |
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Eagle's Nest
An Eagles Crest. Two Eaglets standing on the rim of a nest. Often
used to depict a person's "oneness" or "closeness"
with their family. |
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Bear
A Raven Crest. Power, healing, mother earth. Bear has the skill
of visualizing new things. Communication with spirits. Known for
his strength and courage, he is here holding a fish, showing he
is a good provider. |
Susan Wells Rollinson
Renovated October 2019. Updated 5/8/08.
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