totem noun
to·tem ˈtō-təm
1a | an object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry
also : a usually carved or painted representation of such an object.
b | a family or clan identified by a common totemic object.
2 | one that serves as an emblem or revered symbol.
“Totem is the feeling of connecting with a world that cannot be experienced as something tangible.”
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Humanity has taken strenght from the animal kingdom for centuries and created works of art trying to capture the spirit and the connection with animals.
The most well known totems are ones created by native American and Aboriginal people. They are a spirit being, sacred object, or symbol of a tribe, clan, family, or individual. Creating a totem is a stacking of symbolic images. There are countless vertical patterns in different cultures that represent a tree of life, a transition of seasons, the marking of a burial site, or a religious focal point. These markings are reminiscent of bindrunes. A stack of images with meanings to create a focus of energy.
It feels like I have been investigating the relationship between horses and humans my entire life. In the past years this has turned more inward, toward identifying oneself with horses and the wish to be a part of their community: a herd. The wish to speak their silent language and join them in daily life is juxtaposed with being in awe of the power and strength of these four-legged beings.