The Native American Heiltsuk artists who create wooden bent-corner chests use a method where the wood is softened and bent to create the corners. Which of the following processes is integral to this method?A) fluting
B) hammering
C) drilling
D) whittling
E) steaming

E. steaming

Explanation:

Steaming -

It is one of the traditional practice used in ancient times ,for the making , tools , weapons , vessels etc.

In this process , the the wood is kept near steam , to make it pliable , is referred to as the process of steaming , it is also known as steam bending .

The heat and moisture of the steam helps to make the wood soft and moldable ,and hence the wood can easily be bended and stretched, and various shapes can be given to the wood .

Hence , from the given scenario of the question ,.

The correct answer is steaming .