The points in the sky where the Earth's axis, extended into space, intersects with the celestial sphere: The celestial poles are the points at which the Earth's rotation axis pierces the celestial sphere.

All of the stars appear to orbit around this point, whose approximate position in the north is marked by Polaris, the "polestar".

A pole that is carved and painted with representations of natural objects: "Even in these modern times, totem poles are often erected by Indians of the northwestern coast of North America in front of their homes."

"Totem poles usually symbolize families and historical relationships."