Legend of the Atlikum Pole

Barry Scow, native carver from the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation, explains the legendary Atlikum Pole - a totem pole that tells the story of Kwakobalus, a native child. Estranged from his family, Kwakobalus embarks on a dangerous journey in the wilderness and meets a supernatural grouse who leads the child through a mysterious world of wild animals, dazzling masks and healing secrets. Recorded June 12, 2008 at his Gastown studio in Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

Channel: Education
Uploaded: June 14, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Author: barryscow

Length: 08:02
Rating: N/A
Views: 56

Tags: art  Barry  British  Canada  carver  carving  Columbia  Kwakiutl  Kwakwaka'wakw  native  Northwest  Pacific  pole  totem  

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