The Haida wore lots of costumes and masks. The costumes usually resembled a bird, fish, wolf, bears, etc. Many religious dances were passed down through the generations. They had a desire to constantly improve everything. The Haida excelled in making and engraving copper shields. They’re carvings were usually carved out of argillite, which is a soft black stone. Sculptures range from 65 foot totem poles the totem poles had many small faces appearing at the joints, eyes and ears. The eyes are usually elongated with slits for the pupil. They’re facial features included eyes, ears, nostrils, and lips which occupy about the same space as the forehead, cheeks and jaw. This gives the totem pole a youthful or even naïve look that viewers find appealing. The formal symmetry of the crest art also provides a serenity and charm to Egyptian art. Smaller sculptures, such as masks and frontlets, range from mystic to frightening.