Asked by Merna Kayser on Jul 17, 2024
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Every item on a totem pole holds meaning-the choice of colour, animal, and crest all mean something to the family or community that is represented on the pole.Patrick is documenting his family's history and the history of his Thunderbird clan.Which type of totem pole will he have created?
A) crest poles
B) legend poles
C) memorial poles
D) history poles
Totem Pole
A pole or post usually carved from red cedar and painted with symbolic figures, erected by Indigenous people of the northwest coast of North America.
Thunderbird Clan
A symbolic group or totemic entity found in various Indigenous cultures, especially in North America, representing power, protection, and strength.
Crest Poles
Crest poles, more commonly referred to as totem poles, are monumental sculptures carved from trees by Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest coast of North America, featuring a series of crests representing clan lineage, rights, and stories.
- Appreciate the cultural significance and meanings behind totem poles and other Indigenous symbols.
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Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the cultural significance and meanings behind totem poles and other Indigenous symbols.
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