animial oils blood salmon eggs charcoal graphite.
Totem Poles
the art that they did is totem poles.
Totems poles were built in three sections and the position of the figures were significant. The bottom of the totem pole displayed images and symbols of the most prominent and visible position. The top of the totem pole displayed mythical creatures and monsters.
Totem poles were limited just to the far north-west coast region and especially to the area of Vancouver Island. Totem poles are a very specific kind of monument with significance only to the Pacific north-west cultural region. Many people are confused about the term totem pole and apply it indiscriminately to various other types of poles set up by other tribes. It is likely that the woodlands tribes did set up poles with skulls and hides of deer, elk, eastern woodlands buffalo or bear as a mark of respect for the animal spirits and as burial ground markers - but these are not totem poles. The Iroquois and their Algonquian neighbours used "war posts" in religious ceremonies before setting off to war; these represented enemies and were struck by the warriors as if they were real enemy warriors. They were not totem poles. The Powhatan tribes and others in the area of Virginia set up "dance posts" in a ring used for ceremonies and dances, representing tribal ancestors. They were not totem poles.
They cut down cedar trees and carve animals and designs into the cedar.
Imagine you have to paint poles. Perhaps light poles or any other kind and you need to know how much pain to use. The surface area of the cylinder would tell you that.
Tlingit artists are known for their fine basket and carving arts, including totem poles, and for their exceptional Chilkat robes and other weavings. Here is a website about Tlingit artwork in general.
A totem pole is carved for an individual or for a family. Each animal or person carved on the pole is there to remind the pole's owner about a story or an event. A totem pole is kind of a status symbol.
one cerimonie is the totem pole raising
what kind of paint does O'Keeffe use
The usual kind of oil paint.
The usual kind of oil paint.