Title: The Northwest Coastal People - Religion / Ceremonies / Art / Clothing
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Content: Most totem poles had both animal and human forms carved into them, usually representing the family crest. Totem poles were usually painted black, red, blue, and sometimes white and yellow. In Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwakw'wakw culture, a poles with a bird on top showed the house of the Chief. It usually took help from most of the village to raise the totem pole. Canoes
The art of carving canoes was passed down from father to son, and no one, except the official canoe carvers was allowed to carve the canoes. Bentwood Boxes
Bentwood boxes were made from a single cedar plank. The plank was steamed and then bent at three corners and pegged together. Bentwood boxes were used to serve and store food, and were also common at ceremonial feasts. Sculptures
Masks
Northwest Coast carved masks were an important part of all ceremonies. The Haida had a transformation mask as a common theme was metamorphosis.