Totem PolesA totem pole is a well-known indigenous artifact that was used by native Indians. Coastal Indians used giant cedars to carve totem poles. Totem poles were used to tell stories about a family, a clan, or a person's history. Therefore, totems were very similar to storybooks. Totem poles are very important to me because I appreciate the fact that they are used to tell the story of a family, clan or person, thereby teaching younger generations about the traditions of a family and all its past history. Totem poles were also an important part of a traditional ceremony. Totem poles were not only an exciting way to tell stories, but were also a beautiful form of indigenous art because of the beautiful symbols and bright colors used. Totem poles still have a huge impact on storytelling today. Totem poles were intended to be used for specific special ceremonies. However, the natives decided to use them to tell stories about important events that happened in the family, a clan or a person's history. Totem poles were erected for several reasons. For ...