The totem pole stands 35.4 feet (10.8m) tall near the centre of the North American region of the arboretum.
It is carved from a western red cedar that was one of the original Victorian plantings. This is the species traditionally favoured by Native Americans for their totem poles.
This tree was storm damaged and dying. Rather than removing it, it was decided to have it carved in the style of a west coast totem pole.
The designs are a mixture of classic features and representations of local history. From top to bottom they are: Wailing Man, Raven, Grizzly Bear of the Sea, White Wolf with St Edmund's Head and Eagle.
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For more information contact:
Parks
West Suffolk House
Western Way
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 3YU
Phone: 01284 757088
Fax: 01284 757066
Email: parks@stedsbc.gov.uk
