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An animal fi gure on a totem pole.
© iStockphoto.com / M. Gillespie
the Pacifi c Coast. Totem poles repre-
sent the lineage of different groups
and can be as tall as 20 to 25m. Their
designs are drawn from the worlds
of spirits, animals and mythology.
Generally speaking, Aboroginal works
of art are made from materials such
as wood, leather or cloth. Aboriginal
artists create many three-dimensional
works (masks, “dreamcatchers,” ornate
objects), silkscreen prints and draw-
ings.
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Aboriginal jewellery.
© Pierre Longnus
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