City of Littleton Public Art
Littleton, Colorado
Art in public places in Littleton's city limits, acquired by the Littleton Arts & Culture Board, Littleton Museum, South Suburban. or other organizations.
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UtoteM, also spelled "U-toTe'M", "U-tote-M", or "U Totem", was a chain of gas and convenience stores located around the southwestern United States. In 1984, any remaining stores were rebranded as Circle K Stores.
The two wooden "totem poles" located in Littleton are remnants of mid-twentieth century appropriation and commoditization of indigenous peoples' cultures. In this instance, the poles are taken from Pacific Northwestern peoples, but stylized with caricatures of Native designs, and used as advertising for a now-defunct convenience store.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UtoteM
Owner/maintenance authority: Land/property owner
- Collections: Sculptures
Other Work From City of Littleton Public Art and artist Unknown
