Paper Totem Pole Craft Activities for Young Children
Supernatural shapes and symbols:
Carvings of local creatures but given special attributes such as double or triple dorsal fins on killer whales, sea grizzly bears with fins, two headed snakes, etc.
Spirit world creatures play a big part in totem pole stories and creation. This section contains a mixture of mystic creatures that actually appear on authentic totem poles and whimsical creatures just for fun.
Copper Woman, Copper or Hiatsk:
a Northwest Coastal symbol for wealth, power and prestige. To give the gift of a Copper is considered a sign of great respect and honor.
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