Why did the tlingit make totem poles?

Answer 1

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...

Answer 2

Totem poles had a mixture of animal, bird, and human. They were often used to tell the Haida people about Myths and Legends. The colours on any totem pole back then were made out of bark, seashells mixed with salmon eggs and coal. Totem poles were put up outside a home to represent the family living inside and to tell of they're history.

Answer 3

the tlingit made totem poles because the beleived that they protected them and warned off evil spirits

Answer 4

because it represents themselves, and tells stories about their tribes and many animals.