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Why does the totem pole depict?
"Totem" is a native word from the eastern woodlands region of North America that was taken into English and incorrectlyapplied by white people to the "totem poles" made by natives on the Pacific north-west coast.In the Natick language of Massachusetts, the word wuhtotae or wuhtotu means a native group, a clan or local inhabitants of a place. The related Ojibwe word odoodeman means "his group, his siblings, his kin" and was also applied to specific markings or signs referring to a particular family or clan.Europeans adopted this word as "totem" by the mid-18th century and applied it to any native sign for a family or clan.In the early 19th century, American and Canadian settlers began to use this word for the carved poles they saw among the Haida, Tlingit, Kwakiutl, Tsimshian and other native people of Alaska, British Columbia, Vancouver Island and the coast of Washington State.Naturally the native people of these areas did not use the English word totem; the Haida phrase meaning "It is a totem pole" looks like this: Gyáa'aang uu íijang. In Kwakiutl, the word for totem pole is kalakuyuwish (pole that holds up the sky).
How big is the biggest ever totem pole?
there is no real maximum it just goes up until it gets so tall it collapses
What is the definition of totem pole?
A pole or pillar, carved and painted with a series of totemic symbols, set up before the house of certain Indian tribes of the northwest coast of North America, esp. Indians of the Koluschan stock.
What does the expression ''low man on the totem pole'' mean?
Low man on the totem pole means that the person is at the bottom in a hierarchical system. A totem pole is a statue of carved faces stacked one on top of the other. The face at the bottom is the last of the stack. The carved faces above it, would be higher up in rank or authority.This is actually the reverse of the real meaning of a totem pole. In Native American culture, the figure on the bottom is supporting the other figures -- it is the most important one.this is a meaning in which the man may be poor financailly of as a upstanding citizen. most occasion it is used in the financail senseit means someone who is unimportant. if you are high on the totem pole you are the boss, and therefor the most important personThe totem was used by the native Americans as a tribute to the Spirits/Gods. They carved different types of animals into a large log depicting the important characteristics of a certain tribes belief systems. The different animals were always carved in order of their importance from the bottom to the top so "low man on the totem pole" would basically imply the least important of the group. In todays world we use it to express that a person has the least amount of authority in a company or organization, that he is required to report to someone in a higher position and usually can not make any company related decisions of his own.
Did the woodland cree have totem poles?
No, the Cree did not use totem poles - those were limited just to the north-west coast region and especially to the area of Vancouver Island. 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 Woods Cree did set up poles with skulls and hides of moose, caribou or bear as a mark of respect for the animal spirits and as burial ground markers - but these are not totem poles.
Does it matter if the animals are in order on the totem pole?
Honestly, yes. If you looked it up, you could see that the bottom animal/symbol is always important. It goes from bottom(important) to top(less important).
What type of material is an airplane made of?
It may be made up of aluminium. But in A380, due to its heaviness it is made up of a combination of fibreglass and another material.
What is the North Pole's 30 mile thick crust made up of?
It's made of ice.
What is mercury's mass made of?
It is made up of the material which makes up the planet.
Why submarine made up of strong material?
A submarine is made from strong material so it can withstand the tremendous pressure at depths.
Why did the tlingit make totem poles?
Genetic respect: Tattoos of earth creatures were often ways to remind / warn of the demons. Mixing family blood could anger the great spirit of the tribe images of them were carved upon the poles along with the family tree of good natured branches...
What material is Australian flag made up of?
it is made out of silk
