Art Masterpiece Indian War Canoe

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Art MasterpieceIndian War Canoe

• By Emily Carr
• 2nd Grade

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Emily Carr, 1871 to 1945

• Born in Canada had 4 sisters
• Started 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!

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Indian War Canoe
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West Coast Totem Poles

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

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More Native American West Coast Totem Poles

• What do you think the different animals represent?

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More Art by Emily Carr
Kitwancool, 1928
Big Raven, 1931
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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 dont 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!