Totem Pole - Prince Albert, SK
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N 53° 12.332 W 105° 45.321
13U E 449549 N 5895401
This totem pole stands tall just west of the gazebo which is just west of the museum on the river. The museum is at the Tee intersection where Central Avenue meets River Street.
Waymark Code: WMG6ZK
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Date Posted: 01/22/2013
Views: 3
I expect that most of us have seen totem poles in western North America, most notably the ones done by the coastal Indians in the Pacific Northwest, such as the Haida.
Inland, totems are much rarer, so it was a bit of a surprise to find a totem pole in Prince Albert. But, alas, this totem pole was not carved by local Cree or Blackfoot tribes.
This totem pole was done by inmates at the Federal Penitentiary in Prince Albert. Makes sense, as these guys would have lots of spare time. They gave it to the city in gratitude for the city's hospitality during their stay.
It must be said that the totem looks pretty authentic to the untrained eye. Most everyone would probably pass it off as having been done by the local First Nations People.
Type of wood carving: Totem pole
Artist's Name: Multiple Artists
Approximate size/height: 30 feet
Type of wood: most likely pine or spruce
Other type: Not listed
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