The word totem derives from the Algonquian word odoodem, "his kinship group".
Totem poles can communicate important aspects of culture. Carvings of animals and other characters typically represent characters or events in a story.
What story does this totem pole tell?
Full color sandstone figurine 3D printed by Shapeways.
TOTEM Figurine
TOTEM Figurine
This Totem is based on an illustration (above) by Lorrie Whittington.
Lorrie is an artist, illustrator, photographer and writer, living in a village just outside Chichester in the heart of the Sussex countryside on the south coast of Great Britain. She is also founder and co-editor of an online art & design magazine called Artjunky.net which serves to support people in the creative industries, and contribute to various other publications.
You can find out more about Lorrie and her work on her website - LorrieWittington.co.uk
This Totem was modeled by Joy Complex.
Joy Complex is Jeremy Burnich - a quirky guy with a passion for 3D printing (among other things). He is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Joy Complex is his factory of fun with offices in Pittsburgh, the moon, and in everyone's imagination.
You can tour Joy Complex on the web at (where else?) JoyComplex.com
