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Ga'akstalas Totem Pole – Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia
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Ga’akstalas, carved in 1991 by Wayne Alfred and Beau Dick who are from Alert Bay on the northern tip of Vancouver Island. The pole is based on a design by Russell Smith. The pole depicts many important figures in Kwakwaka’wakw culture. Red Cedar-bark Man is an ancestor who survived the great flood and gave the people the first canoe. The hero Siwidi, shown riding a killer whale, was taken under the sea to the home of the sea-world’s chief and brought back the right to use all of the sea-kingdom masks. The giantess dzunukwa sits at the base of the pole, symbolizing her central role in bringing magic and wealth to her people. In the words of the artists: "We wanted this pole to be a beacon of strength for our young people and show respect for our elders. It is to all our people who have made contributions to our culture."
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