Awataha marae; the totem pole is entirely modern and was presented to New Zealand to mark the Aukland Commonwealth Games.

They did not welcome visitors.

it's one of the most well rocognized symbols of the Northwest Coast. They were used to tell stories. They had carved animals, that families beleived were their ancestors, and from whom they got their clan names.

First, from the top you put PURPLE, GREEN, RED, WHITE AND BLUE.

Totem poles are made in British Columbia and U.S.A and Africa

they started in year 0

Animal symbols are the most powerful, spiritual symbols on a totem pole. The monkey symbolizes practical jokes and good-hearted trickery.

"The Ballad of the Totems" is not in any way related to Native American history, but it is an Australian Aborigine poem by Kath Walker, otherwise known as Kathleen Ruska or Oodgeroo Noonuccal. She wrote mainly in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s and she died in 1993.

It is a gift-giving festival and primary economic system practiced by indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of Canada and United States. This includes Heiltsuk Nation, Haida, Nuxalk, Tlingit, Makah, Tsimshian, Nuu-chah-nulth, Kwakwaka'wakw, and Coast Salish cultures.

Some people say a totem spirit is like a spirit guide , but most think the animal you are most like helping you discover your nature sort of thing. sorry you might want to look on some other websites for more details, i am not 100% good and accurate at describing it... Also, a spirit guide is a ghost or nature spirit who, well guides you by the way.

I added this part - A totem spirit lives within a human. It guides and teaches us from when we are born to when we die. The Aborigine believe in totem spirits

a totem pole tells a story to show of a families wealth or to show what each member of a family is like just like an animal. sometimes totem poles where used as gifts but only to very special people

first u have to fight him

it means brave

totem poles are monumental sculptures carved from great trees mostly Western Redcedar by indigenous cultures along the pacific northwest coast of north America. so the places where you are most likely to see totem poles are Alaska, Colorado, british Columbia and other countries on the pacific nothwest coast of north America.

there is no real maximum it just goes up until it gets so tall it collapses

There are symbole and specific colors which represents a special meaning. So one can curve a good totem pole if he knows the meanings, decidec beforehand what he wants to present, use sketches in paper before use them and use propre color and enough work space for the curving.

what do you mean because the part of a red that is used for making totem poles are the trunk

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Only the Pacific Northwest and some Alaskan

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...

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.

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.

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Meaning and purpose of totem poles

The meanings of the designs on totem poles are as varied as the cultures which produce them, though they are all pictography or writing with pictures. Totem poles may recount familiar legends, clan lineages, or notable events. Some poles are erected to celebrate cultural beliefs, but others are intended mostly as artistic presentations. Certain types of totem pole are part of mortuary structures incorporating grave boxes with carved supporting poles, or recessed backs in which grave boxes were placed. Poles are also carved to illustrate stories, to commemorate historic persons, to represent shamanic powers, and to provide objects of public ridicule. "Some of the figures on the poles constitute symbolic reminders of quarrels, murders, debts, and other unpleasant occurrences about which the Indians prefer to remain silent... The most widely known tales, like those of the exploits of Raven and of Kats who married the bear woman, are familiar to almost every native of the area. Carvings which symbolize these tales are sufficiently conventionalized to be readily recognizable even by persons whose lineage did not recount them as their own legendary history."

It symbolizes all the things cole has been through in his isolation and throughout the econflict with peter. and all the animals on the pole are ones that have taught him wisdom.