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What is a Totem?
Totem is an ancient human custom. Nature's beauty has always fascinated humans. Using natural symbols such as scenes, and animals, for different purposes is a part of human history. People use these associations to symbolize their attributes with a specific thing, feeling, place, or people. We can observe animal carvings and sculptures used in ancient cities worldwide.
Totem animals have always been an important part of Human culture. The Thunderbird is one of the most well-known and commonly used totem animals in history. Totem poles were used to symbolize families, ancestors, and class. They were carved with numerous totem carvings that represented the identity of the people. Totems serve as a means of establishing relationships and other connections with a specific brand, tribe or group people.
