Sujet
Mortuary pole
Légende
Mortuary pole, Burial rituals were carefully observed by all Northwest coast peoples. Memorials such as this were erected to show respect to the spirits of the dead. A salal bush has established itself on this post and will eventually weaken the core, causing the pole to topple. Northwest Coast of America. Haida. Skedans, Queen Charlotte Islands.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A29_088
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
35,9Mo (2,4Mo) / 30,1cm x 29,9cm / 3560 x 3528 (300dpi)