An upright (or formerly upright) slab containing engraved or painted decorations or inscriptions; a stela.
The central core of a plant's root and stem system, especially including the vascular tissue and developed from the plerome.
Any carved or engraved surface.
A tall object resembling a totem pole.
Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family; the representation of such an object or creature.
An arbitrarily chosen object serving as a reminder to check whether one is awake or not, to aid in having lucid dreams.
A symbol or personification.
The clan whose kinship is defined in reference to such an object or creature.