Making A Totem Pole Out Of Wood

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Making a totem pole out of wood. If it is to be patterned to the works of the native americans especially those from the northwest cedar trees would be the best choice. The small workshop 13 785 143 views. Read on to get ideas that will help you carve a totem pole. Totem poles were traditionally made by the tribes of the pacific northwest and some southern alaskan tribes.
Making a simple spoon carving knife that anyone can make duration. A totem pole is a rather unorthodox way for an artist to tell a story unless that artist is of american indian or eskimo descent. For many years native americans from the pacific northwest have made totem poles as a way to tell their family stories commemorate events or symbolically illustrate a pact. Anyone can carve a totem pole using different symbols that tell about the individual or family that the pole will represent.
How to carve a totem pole. In order to make a totem pole the first crucial consideration is the selection of the tree that will be used. Prepare the initial shape of the pole before the detail is added. How to make a mini totem pole out of wood step 1.
Totem poles are long pieces of wood carved with depictions of people and animals that appear to be stacked on top of one another.