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No, they are somewhat analogous to a "coat of arms" and a "family/clan history" in their purpose. They were never objects of worship.
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What are the Alaska wooden poles carved and painted with symbols called?
Totem Poles.
Totem poles were common to the tribes of the?
Native American tribes in the Northwest part of North America including the Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian, and others build totem poles. They were symbols of clan wealth and prestige.
Did Comanche make totem poles?
NO! They didn't make totem poles!!!!!!
What were totem poles made out of?
Totem poles are and were made from large tree trunks.
Why were totem poles built?
The totem poles were made to tell stories of the past
Did the NZ Purse tribe make totem poles?
No they did not make totem poles.
Why does the totem pole last 4 a very long time?
totem poles were symbols of a persons character. they were made out of a substance strong enough to stand and withstand hard conditions.
Do Cherokee Indians make totem poles?
Yes, and only Northwetern Native American Tribes used or had Totem Poles.
What culture do totem poles belong to?
Totem poles belong to the culture of the Native Americans.
What was the significance of the characters carved on the totem poles?
What was the significance of the characters carved on totem poles?
What was the significance of the character carved on totem poles?
What was the significance of the characters carved on totem poles?
Did Aboriginal people build totem poles?
Yes the aboriginals did build totem poles
