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I have read elsewhere that the Raven and the Beaver are very common on totem poles and the majority of totem poles are topped by a bird: raven, eagle, or thunderbird.
Thunderbird: Thunderbird is the most powerful supernatural creature. He lived in the mountains and fed on whales. When he flapped his wings, thunder rolled. Known as a hero in the legends of the Coast Salish Legends.
Killer Whale: The Killer Whale is the manifestation of Wolf; it is held in great awe for its size and power.
Eagle: Is a symbol of both power and prestige as well as peace and friendship. Eagle feathers are still considered sacred and were part of many ceremonies and rituals.
Moon: Is the protector and guardian of earth by night.
Sun: Is the protector and guardian of earth by day.
Wolf: The wolf is a symbol of strength in the family and the kinship associated with it. It is known to have the strength and loyalty in all relationships, and is a great team player with effort on behalf of all in the community.
Salmon: Is known as the provider of life, he is a symbol of abundance of prosperity. Salmon was and still is one of the main sources of diets for many of Salish People.
Beaver: Has a strong sense of family and home with openness to alternatives and the power of working towards goals and attaining a sense of achievement, . The Beaver has a understanding of the power in nature and works in harmony with it.
Loon: Is a symbol of sharing peace and tranquility and having a generous and giving nature.
Owl: The owl is a symbol of wisdom and is known to warn people of danger or death.
Otter: The otter is a symbol of trust and loyalty.
Heron: The heron is a symbol of one who is very patient, graceful and easy going.
Frog: A symbol of a new begining to all things, tho very small the frog plays a great role in our culture, he lets us know when it is time to put away winter activities and prepare for the new season.
Bear: A bear symbolizes consistency and stability of action, has the ability to discover the inner truth about oneself, and has great self awareness, with a desire to deliberate about choices and actions.
Raven: Raven is known as the Transformer or Trickster, and is a hero. Native Legends credit Raven with bravery and among other things, releasing the Sun and Moon.
Bear - Watcher, guardian of the world, giver of great strength of body, courage and power of will.
Buffalo - Possesses great strength.
Cat - It is a good hunter and very independent.
Coyote - It is a crazy trickster bearing tidings of sacred msichief.
Crow - Justice.
Deer - Compassion
Dog - Loyalty.
Dolphin - Wise and happy, able to explore the great depths of emotions, friend to lovers of the sea.
Dragonfly - It can tell you how to break through illusions and how to gain power through dreams. It teaches higher aspirations. Imagination
Dragon - It is fiery, rich and knows the answers to many riddles.
Eagle - Rising, circling the Sun, his cry thrills the brave and panic the faint-hearted.
Fish - Graceful.
Hawk - All-seeing, soaring on the breast of the wind. Observation.
Horse - Freedom
Hummingbird - Fierce warrior, jewel of the gods, whose feathers bear love magic. Pleasure.
Lion - Emblem of royalty, symbol of the Sun. Courageous guardian protectors.
Lizard - Vision
Lynx - Keeper of secrets.
Mouse - It has an eye for details.
Owl - Wise watcher in the night, fate-seer, riddler, beloved by Athena. Silence.
Panther - A good protective animal.
Puma - Shaman's companion on journeys to the other worlds; spirit of grace and silent power.
Rabbit - Fertility
Raven - trickster, wise in oracles and omens, messenger and watcher for the gods. Mystery.
Snake - Transformation.
Spider - Fate
Stag - Lord of the forest, masculine power of regeneration, giver of bounty, beauty and mystical signs.
Swan - Guide into dreamtime.
Turtle - Shyness
Wolf - Pathfinder for the human spirit; heart of the wildness of the world. Knowledge.
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What kind of ceremonies did the kwakiutl have?
one cerimonie is the totem pole raising
What animals are on a totem pole?
The wolf wich means courage
What is the purpose of the speechmaker in the Indian tribe kwakiutl?
As the family gathered around him at ceremonies, the speechmaker told stories about the family's past. He used the totem pole to tell the sacred tales and the family's place in the world.
What kinds of art did the American Indians of pacific northwest do?
they had symbolism art and there were a lot of small animals in each painting
What types of crafts did the haida tribe make?
Depending on what you mean, the haida used paint and cedar to make totem poles and they used copper to make the chiefs masks and all the important people if the tribe had things made out of copper...
What does a raccoon mean n a totem pole?
What would a racoon on a totem pole
What does the porpoise on a totem pole mean?
They belived the faces on the totem pole were the gods
Why are there animals on totem poles?
The animals that are included in the Pacific Northwestern totem poles are animals that tell a story. If the story is about a bear, the bear will be on the bottom of the totem pole. The Native Americans of this area also used hawks, eagles, wolves, other birds, and other animals. A totem pole is read from bottom to top.
What is carved into a totem pole?
On totem poles there is spirts of there animals that are powerful to native Americans.
What did the totem pole represent?
A totem pole represents the animals of the tribe unless I am mistaken.
What does lion mean on a totem pole?
it means brave
What does the deer totem pole mean?
It means caring
What do the totem poles means mean?
the colors stand for the different levels and sections on the totem pole
What does the leopard totem pole mean?
Tribes that made totems did not have leopards, so the leopard would not be on a totem.
What does the bear totem pole mean?
He was regarded as having the bear's positive qualities of strength and courage
How do you draw an alligator on a totem pole?
How do you draw an alligator and a totem pole
What is a sentence using the word totem pole?
I'll race you to the totem pole! This totem pole honors some of my family's bravest ancestors.
