Totems have become a representation of not only religion, family or kinship traditions, but they have also become a inspiration in architecture, designed, and art -- and these totem-inspired objects prove just that. Their elongated shape and captivating figures evoke a sense of knowledge, tradition and nature.
In North America, totems are part of their history and native culture, which is why shouldn’t be surprised by its influential presence in art and design. Not only in the States, but also in many countries in the world this respectable figure is highly predominate.
Artists around the globe have used the concept of the totem to create bathroom decorations, animalistic fashion lines and even tribal tattoos.
With their tall and authoritative shape, these totem-inspired objects incorporate geometric forms, animal imagery and primary colors to evoke in us magical and unique feelings.
26 Totem-Inspired Objects

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Haute Couture Totemic Ink
The Rodarte Spring Summer 2010 Collection is Tribal

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Totem Pole Fashion
Tine Winther Rysgaard and Trine Kristoffersen's Eco Knitwear Collection
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Skyscraping Product Photography
The Alain Delorme 'Totems' Display is Truly Overwhelming
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Eccentric Guitar Stands
Axe Totem Will Turn Your Guitar into an Art Sculpture
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Contemporary Artifact Captures
David Welch's Material World Comments on Consumption
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Triangular Totemic Silhouettes
Tina Kalivas' Autumn Winter 2010 Line is Imaginative
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Levitating Spice Racks
Purpose Design Saves Shelf Space in Your Kitchen
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Quirky Modern Totems
Axel Brechensbauer is Influenced by Our Relationship With Nature
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Monstrous Ceramic Art
Frightening Sculptures, Totems, Teapots and Vases by Jenny Orchard
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Latticed Lighting
The 'Lace Lampshade Lamp' by Fiorentino Features Lace From Top to Bottom
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Graphic Showers
W.O.W. TOTEM System
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Spinning Top Lighting
Evie Group's Spun Lamp Seems Inspired by 'Inception' Totems
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Modern Tribal Shelving
The Totems for Living by OEUFFICE Channel Classic Craftsmanship
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Colorful Bathroom Art
This Ceramics Exhibit Highlights the Hidden Potential in Everyday Objects
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Melting Wooden Chairs
The Ribbon Chair Will Add Style to Any Plain Space
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Detached Skate Art
The 7 Skate Deck Totem by Pale Horse Design Adds Tribal Value to Skating
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Gilded Animal Reminders
Totems by Donald Corey are Pricey Reminders of your Goals
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Tribal Rhino Masks
Trent Whitehead Designs Colorful, Enticing Wooden Masks
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Tableware Totems
Canadian History Interpreted As Stacking Cups
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Totemic Heaters
The Tiki Radiator Delivers Form and Function
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Stackable Sippers
Rob Southcott's Totem Cups Allow for Indecisiveness
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Futuristic Totem Poles
Cliff Garten's Sea Spires Embody the Relationship Between Art and Transit
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Multi-Compartmental Showers
The Totem Puts a Contemporary Twist on Bathroom Decor
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Half-Human Art Exhibitions
Folkert de Jong Sculpts Dark Disfigurations at the James Cohan Gallery
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Kooky Home Accessories
Chris Redfern's Bulbous & Versatile Home Decor
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Artsy Controversy
Venice Public Graffiti Walls Stir Up Emotions
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