Supernatural shapes and symbols:
Carvings of local creatures but given special attributes such as double or triple dorsal fins on killer whales, sea grizzly bears with fins, two headed snakes, etc.
Spirit world creatures play a big part in totem pole stories and creation. This section contains a mixture of mystic creatures that actually appear on authentic totem poles and whimsical creatures just for fun.
Dogfish or shark:
Spiritual attributes include persistence and strength. The dogfish is represented with gill slits as crescents, frowning crescent shaped mouth filled with sharp, saw-like teeth
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