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- The tall, carved logs called totem poles were erected by prominent people among some Indigenous groups of the Northwest Coast. The carved and painted faces on a pole represented the owner’s totem animal or bird. A totem was a person’s mythical ancestor and might help in gaining power in war, hunting, whaling, or other activities.
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The tall, carved logs called totem poles were erected by prominent people among some Indigenous groups of the Northwest Coast. The carved and painted faces on a pole represented the owner’s totem animal or bird.
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Sep 9, 2024 · Totem pole, carved and painted log, mounted vertically, constructed by the Native Americans of the Northwest Coast of the United States and Canada. There are seven principal kinds of totem poles: memorial poles, grave markers, house posts, portal poles, welcoming poles, mortuary poles, and ridicule poles.
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Totem poles are sculptures carved from large trees, such as the Western Red Cedar. In North America, totem poles are part of the cultures of many indigenous peoples of Alaska, British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest.
- A record of events. Some totem poles are a recording of important events that happened in the past. They tell the stories of those families and clans they represent, which could be myths or legends, or something that happened to a person the totem pole is honouring.
- Totem pole meanings. But there are different kinds of totem poles that have other meanings. Some are used to welcome or scare off strangers. Some celebrate a special occasion like a wedding.
- Origin of the word. The word totem comes from the Algonquian word odoodem meaning “his kinship group.” This means a family or a clan. Totem poles can represent Indigenous families and clans.
- Totem pole colours. Black, red, white and blue-green were the main colours of paint used on totem poles.
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Totem poles (Haida: gyáaʼaang) [1] are monumental carvings found in western Canada and the northwestern United States. They are a type of Northwest Coast art, consisting of poles, posts or pillars, carved with symbols or figures.
This resource explores the symbolism, history, and purpose of a totem pole. Your students practising their inference, deduction, and comprehension skills whilst expanding their cultural horizons. Children will learn about memorial totem poles, ceremonial totem poles, and family heritage totem poles.
