The most well known type of art made by Pacific Northwest Natives is the totem pole. Totem poles are made for the purpose of telling a story! Some of the stories are about the family or chief who had the pole made. Other poles tell Native American legends. These legends are often about animals who did important things. A "totem" is a symbol that each Native American family, or clan, adopts. Each clan uses a different animal as its totem. There is the Raven Clan, the Beaver Clan, and many others. The designs that we see on totem poles are often of clan animals. Totem poles are only made to tell stories, they are not worshiped. This totem pole pendant is 1 5/8" long and just under 1/2" wide. The bale on the back has a 1/4" opening. Made in the USA. See our Taos Trading Storefront for a great selection of jewelry styles and designs.