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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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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 sense
it means someone who is unimportant. if you are high on the totem pole you are the boss, and therefor the most important person
The 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.
How much does it cost to buy a carved totem pole?
Around 1000 to 100 0000 depending on how well carved and professional
Is there a Native American word for low man on the totem pole?
depends on the tribe since their is no language called Native American. My tribes don't have any word for it that I know of.
thos nogga is just important get o ver itt
Where is the tallest totem pole at today?
According to the Guieness book of world records: The tallest totem pole is "Spirit of Lekwammen" at 180 feet 3 inches tall, located at Victoria British Columbia.
How is the totem pole the same as a potlatch?
Both are from the culture of the Northwest Native Americans.
What are names for totem pole what does it mean?
Do you mean possible names, translations, or definitions for "totem pole"?
TRANSLATION(S) FOR TOTEM POLE:
- Italian: palo di totem
- Japanese: トーテム ポール
- Greek: πόλο τοτέμ
- Spanish: Tótem
- Korean: 토템 기둥
- German: Totempfahl
- Chinese traditional: 圖騰柱
- Chinese simplified: 图腾柱
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SYNONYM(S) FOR TOTEM POLE:
a hierarchy, column, pillar, ancestral representative, wealth---(normally associated with early Native Americans)
DEFINITION(S)
noun: 1. a tribal emblem consisting of a pillar carved and painted with totemic figures erected by Indian tribes of the northwest Pacific coast 2. a hierarchy; social totem pole
yes,a small white stone that he wore behind his ear similar to a earing that he received after seeking his spirit guide.read S.Ambrose' Crazy horse and Custer
yes,a small white stone that he wore behind his ear similar to a earing that he received after seeking his spirit guide.read S.Ambrose' Crazy horse and Custer
yes,a small white stone that he wore behind his ear similar to a earing that he received after seeking his spirit guide.read S.Ambrose' Crazy horse and Custer
Why is one's aboriginal totem animal not hunted?
its because the tribe has been named after them and they think there one of them
Why are totem poles made who made them and when were they first made?
Nobody knows where totem poles originated from, 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.
Where can you find the tallest totem pole still standing today?
The wolrd's tallest standing totem pole is near Alert Bay in British Columbia. It was carved by the Kwakwaka'wakw people, and is 173 feet tall.
Is it still okay to use the term totem pole or is house post better?
The correct term is Casino pillar
What does a totem pole look's like?
A column with faces of deites or animals carved one above another.
Can you get 3 totems without essence aqw?
No, you canot get 3 totems without getting essences because the only way to get totems (of miltonius) is essences.
To get essences kil the makais but only if you have x50 bone dust.
If you want to see my char page, go onto your aqw char page and change the end of the URL (The name) to starlord104. No capitals or spaces.
How deep should the footings be for a totem pole in relation to its height?
The usual formula is this; for every foot above ground you put 1/2 foot in the ground.
What is the totem meaingin in Inception?
Because each person has their own, unique totem it helps them to determine whether they are in their own dream or not. The actions of the totems confirm whether or not a person is awake. (For example, one of the totems is a spinning top which only falls in reality.)
Who made the First Totem Pole?
Totem poles have been located which date back hundreds of years. Therefore the name of the person who created the first one is not known.
A column with faces of deites or animals carved one above another.
In the book Touching Spirit Bear How did Cole find a log large enough for a totem?
he found it while walking around the shore after Edwin left
