Exercise
Northwest Coast - Totem Poles & Clan Crests
Embark on a creative journey as you explore the rich cultural heritage of the Northwest Coast through the artistic creation of totem poles and clan crests. In this engaging exercise, students will research indigenous symbols, understand their meanings, and design their own unique totem pole or clan crest that reflects personal identity and community values, fostering both creativity and cultural appreciation.
Questions
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Carved cedar columns displaying family histories and legends are:
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Animal symbols carved on totem poles representing family lineage are called:
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Which animals commonly appear as clan crests on totem poles?
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Totem poles were traditional artworks, NEVER used for:
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Why were totem poles erected in front of plank houses?
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Which popular Northwest figure was known in legends as a clever trickster?
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Traditional paints used on totem poles were created from:
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What traditionally happened to totem poles as they aged over decades?
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Welcome poles were carved and placed near water to:
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Mortuary poles were specifically raised to:
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Master woodcarvers were highly respected because:
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The vibrant blue-green paint on traditional poles came from: