totems

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A pair of blue totems from 2016 are built upon an amalgamation of numerous smaller objects, the process and monochromatic finish indebted to Louise Nevelson.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

In his work exist iconic signs of beloved local establishments — like the Playpen — the blinding glint reflecting off downtown’s skyline, telephone poles regarded as totems.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The resurgent Wallabies, driven on ferociously by Rob Valetini and Will Skelton, their returning totems, shocked the Lions to their very core in surging into that huge lead.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

"Goannas are significant cultural totems for Traditional Owners across northern Australia, and an important bush tucker food," Dr Ward-Fear says.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2024

They didn’t reveal too much about their totems, because such information could be used by witches.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer