they are important They are important because they show lots and lots of history!
Totem Poles
The role that the totem poles play is that they summon the spirits of your totem and then your totems will always be with you and they will help you.
Totem poles are more artistic than history books, but less informative.
Totem poles are more artistic than history books, but less informative.
No one "worshipped" totem poles, some groups of native americans used them to tell thier family history.
The Canadian province of British Columbia has a rich history of totem poles. Some of the only pre-1900s totem poles are found here.
Totem poles do not symbolize 'gods' and they were not worshiped. Totem poles often represent one's crest, animals, a particular clan story, or they were a memorial pole for a deceased person. Totem poles also show social rank and social affiliation.
The meanings of the designs on totem poles are as varied as the cultures that make them. Totem poles may recount familiar legends, clan lineages, or notable events. Some poles celebrate cultural beliefs, but others are mostly artistic presentations. House front poles were meant to show the shame of a family.
Yes they did the totem poles tole their family history
NO! They didn't make totem poles!!!!!!
Totem Poles.