![]() The Mountain Goat is depicted with slender, sharp horns and cleft hoof with two toes The beaver is distinguished by its two protruding teeth and round nostrils. The Eagle is distinguished by its short, curved beak The Wolf are carved with tall ears, a long sharp muzzle, elevated snout and lots of teeth Images from nature including the sun, moon, stars and rainbows are also depicted ![]() All birds have eyebrows and have ears on the top of their heads. ![]() Beaks horizontally protrude from the figure or carved tucked against the chest. The eyes of fish and some sea mammals are carved with round eyesīirds are usually carved perched with their wings outstretched or folded at their sides. The bodies of most animals are facing the front. Four legged animals are usually depicted in a crouching position. The eyes of land animals are carved as two curves enclosing a circle. The top figures often identify the tribe, clan or lineage such as the eagle or the raven People are shown with erect ears and women are distinguished from men by a labret (lip ornament) in their lower lip. People can be depicted upright but more often in a crouching position. Men and Women are represented fairly realistically. ![]() Identifying Totem Pole Symbols and Images ![]()
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