What does the first totem pole mean?

Hint 1 of 7:

Ask the bigfoots about the totem poles.  Each bigfoot will have an opinion
about their meaning.  Even Max may have an idea.

Hint 2 of 7:

The pole depicts a hand amidst a funny tornado-like background.

Hint 3 of 7:

A strange background--one might say even a MYSTERIOUS background.

Hint 4 of 7:

One of enigmatic whorling energies.

Hint 5 of 7:

A veritable vortex.

Hint 6 of 7:

Obviously, you can't take the Mystery Vortex anywhere, but how could you take
PART of it with you (and remember it forever)?