Answer:
This is a tough one. I would say used totem poles in ceremonies.
I say this because most Indian tribes were polythiestic. Not all of them were tied as closely to the natural as most think. They did many things to manipulate the land. They did believe the land was something you could use but not have, but that most likely isn't the best answe. They did use totem poles though. They had totem poles of their gods, of crops, of animals, etc...