Art MasterpieceIndian War Canoe

By Emily Carr

2nd Grade

Emily Carr, 1871 to 1945

Born in Canada; had 4 sistersStarted taking drawing lessons when she was 8 yrs old! (Your age)She loved nature and began painting nature as an adult.She fell in love with Totem poles in the First Nations Villages in Alaska while living there with her sister.She also was a writer published 9 books!

Indian War Canoe

West Coast Totem Poles

Animals are very important in Totem pole art – such as the bear, eagle, wolf, salmon, whale or raven.

More Native American West Coast Totem Poles

What do you think

the different animals

represent?

More Art by Emily Carr

Kitwancool, 1928

Big Raven, 1931

Your Art Project – Make a Totem Pole

Decorate the paper that will be wrapped around your totem pole with animals. Keep your design simple and bold.If you would like to add additional paper for wings, you may, but you don’t need to.After you have finished your artwork, wrap your paper around the paper towel roll to create your totem pole.Add any finishing touches or wings.Be sure to sign your artwork!