What does the second totem pole mean?

Hint 1 of 8:

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 8:

The pole depicts a friendly pliers-like gadget reaching towards a gaping
skull.  It doesn't look like a human skull, or even a bigfoot skull.

Hint 3 of 8:

The skull looks sort of like a dinosaur skull.

Hint 4 of 8:

Why would anyone combine pliers with the inside of something's skull, aside
from minor discipline and Max's hobbies?

Hint 5 of 8:

Well, why would the Three Stooges do it?

Hint 6 of 8:

The pliers could be used to remove something.