Tlingit mortuary and memorial poles, an introduction

A conversation between Teresa DeWitt and Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank in front of a Mortuary Pole, Tlingit origin, 19th century, from Village Island, 16 x 2 ft. (Totem Heritage Center, Ketchikan, Alaska); and a Bear/Killer Whale Pole (mortuary pole), Tlingit origin, 19th century, Village Island, 27 x 2 ft. (Totem Heritage Center, Ketchikan, Alaska)

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Love this!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰

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I don't subscribe to many channels, but this is a no-brainer. I would have never learned about this subject otherwise. I'll be honest...I always thought totem poles were religious idols. So there's my nugget for the day!

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The disrespect that was shown to indigenous peoples and the great art that was produced just makes me weep.