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Human figure with a raven on top. Note the long black feathers that distinguish the raven from representations of a cormorant.

Detailed profile of totem pole

Various poles at Klawock. Carved figures on the poles include a number of human or ancestor figures as well as bears, a sea lion, and a whale. On the right is the Woodworm pole showing the Tlingit Maiden with Woodworm at the base.The original totem poles were carved many years ago at a site on nearby Tuxekan Island where a large Tlingit settlement once existed. Later, around the 1930s, copies of those totems were re-carved by unemployed master boat builders in Klawock through the Civilian…

Blackfish and Brown Bear pole. The original totem poles were carved many years ago at a site on nearby Tuxekan Island where a large Tlingit settlement once existed. Later, around the 1930s, copies of those totems were re-carved by unemployed master boat builders in Klawock through the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a public work relief program.

Human figure holding the dorsal fins of two killer whales or blackfish. The figure also has a whale on his head.

Tops of poles at Klawock. Foreground figure is most likely a thunderbird due to its hooked beak. The original totem poles were carved many years ago at a site on nearby Tuxekan Island where a large Tlingit settlement once existed. Later, around the 1930s, copies of those totems were re-carved by unemployed master boat builders in Klawock through the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a public work relief program.

Blackfish and Brown Bear pole.

A human figure, which appears to be biting the ear of a small dog. The face of a bear can be seen below this figure.

Tlingit maide holding the woodworm

Blue figure at base of a pole. Possibly a Thunderbird.

Top of a Totem at Klawock Totem Park. It appears to depict a person biting the ear of a dog or wolf.

Human figure, most likely a shaman, with numerous depictions of sea lions. The original totem poles were carved many years ago at a site on nearby Tuxekan Island where a large Tlingit settlement once existed. Later, around the 1930s, copies of those totems were re-carved by unemployed master boat builders in Klawock through the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a public work relief program.

Bird Figure at the top of a Totem Pole. Most likely a thunderbird due to its hooked beak.

Top of a totem with a carved eagle.

Looking out twoard the water from Totem Park. The original totem poles were carved many years ago at a site on nearby Tuxekan Island where a large Tlingit settlement once existed. Later, around the 1930s, copies of those totems were re-carved by unemployed master boat builders in Klawock through the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a public work relief program.