Indian carving is a type of art that has been practiced by many Native American tribes for centuries. The most common form of Indian carving is the totem, which is a carved wooden pole with symbols and figures representing a family or clan. Totem poles are often used to tell stories, commemorate events, or mark boundaries. Totempole is another form of Indian carving, which is a tall, vertical structure made up of several stacked totems. Totempoles are often used to honor ancestors or to mark important places.