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Totems and Totem Poles
Totems are symbolic sacred objects or spirit beings. They are often represented as animals or animal like creatures. They are used to represent certain groups of people. Totems are often used to represent kinship within clans or tribes. Sometimes totems are carved into trees in stacks, which are referred to as totem poles. The poles are often thought of as Native American, but are used by cultures all over the world.
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Why is a Totem very important?
Totems represent different kinds of animals that were, and still are, very important to the Native Americans. Totems to the Native Americans were the equivelant of crosses to Christians and such. Each Totem represented a different animal with significant meaning. For example, the Bear Totem represents love. Native Americans carved and carried totems around to guide and protect themselves; they felt very close to the animal spirits, and the Totems supposedly carried these sprits. I am not sure, but I think when a boy became a Warrior, he was given a Totem that represented the true person inside, or something like that.Hope this helps! :-)
Why do native Americans make totem poles?
One reason is that they had access to tall, straight trees. Totem poles were commemoratives for alliances, trades, heroic deeds, and mainly as displays of wealth (having one made didn't come cheap). The figures aren't always totemic, despite the name. There's a notable one that seems to bear the likeness of a Russian priest. It was erected after a chieftain felt he'd successfully defended his religion to a foreigner.
Where do totem poles come from?
Many people think of the totem pole as belonging to Indigenous cultures all across Canada, but did you know that only six West Coast First Nations are responsible for the creation of totem pole? They are: the Haida, the Nuxalk, the Kwakwaka'wakw, the Tlingit, the Tsimshina and the Coast Salish.
Why do people visit the totem pole in Tasmania?
Height: 65 metres high, and 4 metres wide at the base.
Rock type: Dolerite - a form of basalt, which is an igneous rock.
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When was the first native American totem pole made?
It's hard to say when. Totem poles are even being made today. There is an industry for them, and you can go to many Alaskan cities and see totem pole producers. A good place to view totem poles is in Totem Park, Alaska.
Did the ojibwe Indian tribe use totem poles?
No, the eastern woodlands tribes did not use totem poles - those were limited just to the far 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 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.
When were totem poles invented?
Nobody knows where totem poles originated from or exactly when, because there is no solid recorded evidence. All we can do is guess when they were first made.
Many different cultures made totem poles, not just Native Americans.
While poles made by Native American tribes are the most famously known, the Mayans, Aztecs, Native Canadians, Native Australians, Maori, ingenious Koreans and ingenious Chinese are also known to have built totem poles.
Many of the poles tell a story, either of a battle, a great feat or a popular legend. Erected for the people of the tribe and visitors to see and remember the events carved into the pole.
They were often also used by Native Australian tribes and Maori tribes to mark their territories, warning rival tribes that they are entering their land, as well as to tell stories like most totem poles.
Aztec and Mayan totem poles were carved from stone, mostly limestone. The poles are carved with images or representations of great battles and representations of Gods.
Ancient ingenious Chinese and Koreans erected small totems to signify their obedience to their Gods and respect to their ancestors.
Anybody who claims the Native Americans were the first to build totem poles are actually incorrect. Truth is, we don't know where they originated from. The empires of ancient China and ancient Korea have existed long before the native Americans settled.
Did the native Americans in Washington make totem poles?
Yes, Native American tribes in Washington, particularly the Coast Salish, Tlingit, and Haida, created totem poles as significant cultural artifacts. These totem poles often depicted ancestral figures, animals, and important stories, serving both artistic and spiritual purposes. They were typically carved from cedar wood and played a role in honoring lineage, marking important events, and conveying tribal history. Today, they remain an important symbol of Native American heritage in the region.
MrQuickSilver on Banana Isle will give you rules to follow in order to read totem poles (which lead to treasures) in exchange for $50,000.
I think that you can only find the treasure after you payed him, even if you follow the rules. The rules will not be effective if you had not payed him. You cannot see the amount of gems without paying him.
But just in case you have already payed him an just forgot the rules, these are the rules he tells you to follow:
"Totem poles face away from the direction their treasure is hidden. So, the treasure is behind the pole, you would say. . The pole itself tells you where to dig. You will need to go a certain distance away, behind the pole, and then either right, left, or back. Distances are measured in old fashioned feet.
Heres the code: You'll notice that totem poles all seem to be made of 4 blocks of wood piled one on top of the other. Look carefully at the second block from the top [by clicking the LOOK button] There will be a few tiny gems embedded there. you need to go straight away from the totem pole be as many feet as there are tiny gems, starting from directly behind the pole.
If there are markings like big X's on the pole (kind of like the chinese character for "father"), you need to then turn left once you go all the way back as far as you need to, and go as many feet in that direction as there are gems.
Some totem pole have on the top, kind of a pointy hat like tree hats piled one on top of the other. Those pointy hats mean this: go away from the totem pole as far as the gems say, turn right, subtract the number of gems from 200, go that number of feet forward, and dig there.
If one of the totems has a big beak, ignore the hat. The beak means you don't turn at all, you just go forward, and then back toward the pole by the number of gems divided by 2."
Paying him really is worth it. You can end up with big amounts of cash.
they created the totem poles to tell a story.Native Americans had a very diverse culture. Arts and crafts were means of expressions for them. Totem poles were interesting to native american children as toy airplanes are to american kids. Paint, masks, and other accessories were used to decorate the totem pole. The totem pole was used in cultural holidays to celebrate their hertiage..
How would you describe totem poles?
Totem poles are usually decorated with people and animals. Some have writing or ancient writing as well as pictures of places.
How long did it take to make a totem pole?
It depends where they originated from.
Native American and Native Canadian totem poles on average were 30-45 metres, carved from wood.
Ancient Mayan and Ancient Aztec totem poles ranged between 35-50 metres and were carved from stone.
Ancient Chinese and Ancient Korean totem poles (built to respect Gods and ancestors) were around 10-20 metres and made from polished wood.
The tallest totem pole in the world is 52.5 metres. It's found in Alert Bay, British Columbia.
What does the bear totem pole mean?
He was regarded as having the bear's positive qualities of strength and courage
How did the Indians make their totem poles?
They cut down cedar trees and carve animals and designs into the cedar.
What is the meaning of the cardinal bird as a totem?
The cardinal is a power-packed bird that transforms and awakens us. Its color and voice are its two strongest characteristics. It is a member of the finch family and is often recognized by its brilliant red color.
The eggs laid by the female hatch in about twelve days. This, along with the cardinal's year-round residency, reflects the rhythm of the number twelve. The number twelve often has important significance for those with this totem. It can indicate a turn of events or a life changing situation. When the cardinal flies into your life expect a change to occur within 12 days, 12 weeks, 12 months or at the hour of 12. Because this bird is a year-round resident, its medicine is available at all times and should be used by those with this totem whenever a need arises.
Cardinals have a loud whistle, a whistle that penetrates the air with sharp distinct tones. They demand our attention, urging us to hear what is carried through the air. Both male and female cardinals join in the whistling. This reflects the need to integrate our male and female characteristics into our day to day life. Feminine energy is linked to intuition; Male energy to perseverance. If both are operating within our life, our intuitive knowledge has the perseverance and strength necessary to manifest our goals and dreams.
Cardinals eat many decaying weeds and injurious insects. When a cardinal appears in your life it is telling you to pay attention to your eating habits. Are you eating things that might be injurious to your health? Is your diet nutritionally balanced? Extra care should be given to the blood and circulatory system. Past life ties to overindulgence or the consumption of poisonous substances is often linked to cardinal medicine people.
The bright red color of the cardinal is very symbolic. Red represents the blood or life force of the Mystic Christ. In yoga circles this vital force is known as the kundalini. The kundalini lies dormant within us until activated by a disciplined spiritual practice. Once activated spiritual power can be attained. The cardinal offers safe passage into the world of personal power for those who ask for its help.
When a person with cardinal medicine steps onto a spiritual path there will be no turning back. Everything else in their life will seem insignificant. Extra care must be taken here to insure personal happiness, particularly in the area of one-to-one relationships. Balancing spiritual ideals and physical pleasure will need to be instated in ones life so harmony on all levels is known.
Cardinals are named for the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church with their bright red robes. A great love or a strong dislike for religion and churches is common amongst cardinal medicine people and can indicate a past life connection with one or both.
The cardinals voice is strong and clear and reflects an air of importance. This power-packed bird can teach you how to express your truth, develop confidence, and walk your talk. If you respect its teachings it will lead you home.
What 4 main colors are to make a totem pole?
Colors vary somewhat from Tribe to Tribe, so these colors are in general, the colors symbolize things and represent several different things. WHITE: stands for skies, spacious Heavens, also purity, peace, and death. RED: stands for blood, war, or valor, it is sometimes used as colors on animals and/or parts of said animals. BLUE: most commonly used as the symbol for rivers, waters, lakes, and also skies, it symbolizes sincerity and happiness. YELLOW: a dominating color that symbolizes the sun, light, and happiness. GREEN: represents the earth, hills, trees, and mountains. PURPLE: generally used in the recessed portions of the totem, as for symbols it represents a reverent nature. BLACK: as a rule it stood for power.
Totem poles were made to represent families or tribes of the native americans. Each picture and colour on a pole represents something different so most poles were unique. Nowadays few people carve totem poles, and some do spoofs and sell them for more money saying they are real when they are not. It is a good tradition wasted :(
Mario and sonic at the olympic winter games how do you do the totem pole?
Red and black bowser, Metal sonic, The black thing with eyes and a mouth, and the pumpkin thing.
What are poles used for support when walking called?
Poles that are used for support when walking are called canes.
