Sprite's Craft Corner

Dec. 8, 2008

Totem Pole Craft

I was studying Indians -- Northwest Indians -- and learned that they make totem poles. So my mom and I researched totem poles. We found some interesting craft ideas, and then I thought of this one. First find a tube of any size and wrap it with brown paper. (But you can choose your own color because I'm sure that Indians painted the pole many colors.)

Then draw faces or use this template for your totem pole's decorations. Normally the hawk/thunderbird/eagle comes at the top. Other animals you can use are seal, bear, frog, and whale.

Fact: if a figure on a totem pole has its tongue sticking out, it represents power. And if its lips are pursed it means he is a flesh eater, coaxing you to its lair to eat you.

Then cut the shapes out. I recommend tape for sticking them on the pole, but you can do as you like.

And there you have your totem pole. I have (top to bottom) a thunderbird, a seal, and a made up creature. Hope you enjoy this craft!

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Dec. 10, 2008 - Totem pole

Posted by artstore

I would like to make the Totem pole. Could you visit my blog?

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Dec. 13, 2008 - Cool!

Posted by jdboy

I'm going one of those when we study about Indians in a few weeks. Thanks for the idea!

John Deere Boy

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Dec. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Hi Sprite!
I like your totem pole. I like that it can sit on your desk. I made one earlier this year. It was really big. Here is a link:
http://4twinklingstars.blogspot.com/2008/02/our-family-totem-pole-part-one.html

Sweetie
http://www.mysunburst.blogspot.com/

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Mar. 7, 2009 - Good idea!!!