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Totems

Chief with salmon and Eagle.

Having worked on a variety of projects, and in several mediums, James' totem work ranges from private commissions, such as the Koe Totem, to publicly viewable works like the totems at Seven Cedars Casino.

 

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Three Main Totem Poles at Seven Cedars Casino in Sequim, Wash. Polychrome, Gold And Silver Guilding.

Seven Cedars Casino:

These two 28 ft. totem poles flank the main 45 ft. totem that stand in front of the Seven Cedars Casino in Sequim, Washington. The figures on these totems represent legendary, historical, mythical characters that belong to the Jamestown S'klallam tribe. Both totems have two main figures. The bottom human figures represent legendary chiefs from the tribe's heritage. The top figure on the left is a thunderbird and the one on the right is an eagle. All of these totems have been carved from old growth western red cedar logs from the Olympic peninsula.

Beaver with Kingfisher and Snake.

Beaver with Kingfisher and Snake:

This 12 ft. totem tells the story of my spirit quest for a personal power totem. Old growth western red cedar and copper. The natural color and texture of the unpainted cedar creates a beautiful natural effect.
Koe Totem • Port Orford Cedar.

Koe Totem Video

The Koe totem is a private commission which stands in Oregon near where the figures on the pole live. Old growth western red cedar and copper. The natural color and texture of the unpainted cedar creates a beautiful natural effect. We Need some text here...
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