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Handicrafts 235 Ist, to typify the movement; 2d, to display the totems of the _Tribe, 3rd, to serve as a place of notice. Any document posted on the Totem Pole is considered published. How to Make a Totem A general request for light on Totems and Totem-making has called for an‘article on the subject. _ A Totem is the emblem of a man, a group of men, an animal, or an idea. It is perhaps the earliest form of signa- ture that any man used. It reached its highest development in the form of heraldry. Of course, a trained artist who has specialized in decora- tion is needed to get the best style of Totem; but most of us can make one passably good by adhering to certain rules: Ist. The Totem is a symbol, not a portrait. 2d. The simplest forms are the best. 3rd. Any approach to realism or photography is sure to result in a failure. fi be Y Y y ] a. Totem Pole of the Becket Tribe (15 feet high) b. of Flying Eagles c and d. from Niblack’s West Coast Indians, Eagles and Bears 4th. Beauty is obtained chiefly by beautiful colors. 5th. Printing or letters are always ugly; avoid them alto- gether, if possible. 6th. Avoid any appearance of machine work—the varied and wavering touch of handwork is always better.