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Seattle, Washington
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The totem pole in Pioneer Square was carved by Tlingit craftsmen in 1899 and brought to Seattle from Fort Tongass, Alaska.
In 1938, the original totem pole was damaged by arson and later replaced with a replica carved by Native artists.
The totem pole was a gift from the Tlingit people to Seattle, symbolizing the connection between the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.
The original totem pole was taken without permission from the Tlingit village, leading to later reparations and apologies.
The pole includes figures such as the Raven and the Bear, each representing different stories and cultural meanings.
