Houghton Mifflin Social Studies
Chapter 4, Lesson 2: Of Art and Wood (pp. 70-75)
I. Totem Poles and Canoes
B. Canoes were made into works of art by shaping tall cedar logs; the woodcarvers burned the inside and carved the logs inside and out.
B. A totem-pole raising was an important event in which the head of a family would tell stories about the family's past.
C. During the winter months, the Kwakiutl villagers used carved and painted masks to tell stories in ceremonies and celebrations.
Lesson at a Glance Outline
A. Kwakiutl men used wood to carve beautiful figures on totem poles.
II. Special Ceremonies
A. The Kwakiutl made objects of art to tell or act out stories during important ceremonies, such as weddings or births.
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