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Totem pole carver in Alaska

Local native American man in Hoonah, Alaska, an assistant to the master carver, intently carves totem pole with hand tool. The totem pole has been commissioned by the town and will have both eagles and ravens carved on it in recognition of local tribe members.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Hoonah, Ao, Al, United States of America
Copyright: © Nancy Katz