Eight Foot Painted Folk Art Totem Pole
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large vintage folk totem pole. By reputation, this very large totem pole was carved and displayed in Alaska.
Wood, Paint
Large Tsimshian Thunderbird Totem Pole by George Mather Sr.
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
(1918-1990). This very large totem pole is a Tsimshian interpretation by George Mather Sr. of one of the famous Thunderbird Totems of Alert Bay, BC, originally carved by Charlie James.
Cedar
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 89 in W 8 in D 8 in
Very Large 19th Century North-Western Indian Carved Wood Totem Pole
Located in Germantown, MD
A very large 19th century North-Western Indian figural Carved Wood Totem Pole.
Hardwood
1950s Ditidaht TOTEM
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Williams Memorial TOTEM Pole. The larger pole is not exactly the same, but it is clear that this was it's model and reference point during the creation of the memorial pole.
Cedar
Haida Argillite Totem by Jay Simeon
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large Haida argillite totem pole by Jay Simeon (Haida/Blackfoot, b. 1976) 29"H, base 3 3/4" x 3 3/4".
Stone
19th Century Multi-Figure Tlingit Totem
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Complex Multifigure Tlingit Totem Pole from Sitka, Alaska. This larger red cedar model totem pole was carved by a Tlingit artist from Sitka, Alaska.
Cedar
Pair of Nuu-chah-nulth Model Totems
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
This pair of colorful larger Nuu-chah-nulth model totem poles were likely made for a curio shop in Seattle or Victoria sometime around 1915.
Cedar
Monumental Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor 108"H
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
This large-scale TOTEM pole is an exceptional example of turn-of-the-20th-century Northwest Coast carving and is likely the work of renowned Makah master carver Young Doctor (1851-19...
Cedar
Large 20th Century Midwestern Totem Pole
Located in Chicago, IL
Large 20th century Midwestern Totem Pole. It came from an estate in Evanston Il.
Wood
Large Carved Wood TOTEM Pole
Located in Toronto, ON
This exceptional hand carved vintage wood TOTEM is unique for its design and wood graining. It consists of a face with a large single feather on top and patterned carving on the base...
Wood
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H 53 in W 71 in D 3 in
"TOTEMIC SHAPES" LARGE MID CENTURY MODERN ABSTRACT OF TOTEM POLES
By Michael Frary
Located in San Antonio, TX
Michael Frary (1918 - 2005) Austin Artist Image Size: 47.25 x 65.5 Frame Size: Medium: Oil "Totemic Shapes" "New Horizon" Biography Michael Frary (1918 - 2005) Michael Frary was bo...
Oil
Antique TOTEM Pole Relic, Eagle or Thunderbird Beak
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique TOTEM pole relic, an eagle or thunderbird beak, of a very large TOTEM pole from the Pacific Northwest.
Wood
Early Weathered Camp TOTEM Pole
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a large TOTEM Pole and most likely came from an old summer camp.
Wood
Large 1920s Native Nuu-chah-nulth TOTEM Pole 55"H
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large Nuu-chah-nulth TOTEM Pole. 55" x 36" W Squamish (Coast Salish) Thunderbird TOTEM by Alex Julian.
Cedar
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H 73 in W 12 in D 5 in
Large Hand Carved Signed Wood Jungle Wildlife Animal Scene Totem Sculpture Pole
Located in Studio City, CA
A rather special and intricately carved large, heavy TOTEM sculpture/ pole featuring a wide range of wild jungle animals - birds, snakes, wild boar, frogs, monkeys, lions, reptiles, ...
Wood
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H 19 in W 18 in D 6 in
Large Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood Totem Pole by Sam Williams
By Sam Williams
Located in San Diego, CA
A fine example attributed to master Nuu-chah-nulth carver Sam Williams (1884-1979), circa 1930s. Sam Williams who started carving for the Ye Olde Curiosity shop in Seattle, WA in the...
Wood
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H 29 in W 17.5 in D 5 in
Pair of Hand Carved West Coast Canadian Nootka Cedar Totem Poles: Jimmy John
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The larger of the two TOTEM Poles has a label that identifies it as being carved by well known West Coast Northern Canadian artisan, Jimmy John.
Cedar
All Original Colorful Folk Art Totem Pole, Large, 1979
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful Northwest hand carved totem pole was created in 1979. The patina is all original and shows wonderful signs of outdoor weathering from the last 35 years. Totem is ca...
Paint, Wood
19th Century Native Chippewa Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Chippewa fully beaded bandolier bag with full size pocket, floral beading on intermediate panel and delicate edge beading and faceted bead drops. Beautiful and visual. Very nice wall...
Other
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
Carol Grigg Native American Watercolor Lithographs, a Pair
Located in Raymondville, TX
Earth Healer and Mother Moon by Carol Grigg watercolor lithographs circa 1985 featuring Native American women on horseback in pastel shades on off-white paper. Double matted with cut...
Wood, Paper
$3,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.5 in W 4.25 in D 11.75 in
Rare Circa 1870 Sioux Buckskin Moccasins with Quillwork & Glass Bead Decoration
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
This rare and authentic pair of antique Sioux moccasins dates to the 1870s, during the late Classic Period of Native American artistry (circa 1650–1875). Handcrafted by a skilled Pla...
Animal Skin, Hide, Glass, Beads
Historic Laguna Pueblo Large Native American Olla, 1880's
By Native American Art
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Large Laguna Pueblo Indian Polychrome Olla, circa 1880's. Measures 12 5/8"h x 13"w. Featuring Geometric Designs on the Shoulder and Floral Designs with Fine Line Cross Hatching on...
Clay
Blackfoot Native American Dress
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Blackfoot dress of red Stroud. Estimated 1920s. Beads on panels both sides carried over from 19th century. Period: 1920s Origin: Blackfoot Size: 40" x 40". Family Owned & Operate...
Beads
$55,000
H 54 in W 52 in D 8 in
Museum Quality Native American Sioux Beaded Hide Dress Antique Plains 1880
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
Exceptional museum-quality circa 1880 Native American Sioux beaded hide dress, representing one of the most significant and visually compelling forms of Plains Indian material cultur...
Hide, Beads
Sioux Beaded Pictorial Tunic
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sioux pictorial beaded tunic. Thread sewn and assembled using multiple hide panels. Beaded with 12 horses and 10 stars. Initials "C.S.C." Colors of deep red white hearts, various blu...
Hide, Beads
Native American Tomahawk
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Classic Native American Eastern Plains Indian tomahawk. With tulip shaped bowl and maple wire wrapped shaft. One tin cone drop with horse hair. Beautiful layered steel blade with dar...
Metal
$1,250
H 27 in W 10 in D 10 in
Large Signed Native American Hopi Original Mudhead Kachina Katsina Doll on Stand
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully handcrafted/detailed and decorated Native American Hopi Mudhead Kachina doll. Quite an unusually large work. A striking piece overall. Hand painted with leather and pos...
Leather, Wood, Paint
Australian Aboriginal Painted Totem Pole from Elcho Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hollow log painted with Ocher with a clan-based design. Title: Djirrididi Log Artist: James Patrick Lamuta DOB: 01/04/1984 Medium: Ocher pigment on wood Provenance: COA from E...
Wood
Native American Pueblo Painted Drum
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Pueblo painted drum. Classic and colorful cottonwood drum with rawhide skin sides painted red, white and blue. Period: Mid 20th century Origin: Southwest, Cochiti ...
Wood
Pat Dixon Argilite Totem, Stone Carving, Canadian Folk Art, 1969
By Dixon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Argilite Totem signed Pat Dixon 1969. Argilite is a hard black stone found in the Queen Charlotte Islands. Pat Dixon was a masterful carver who did some of the most impressive carvin...
Stone
Cheyenne Native American Dress
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pre-reservation Cheyenne dress. Hand-sewn, pieced together; blue trade cloth, ribbon-like edging, cowry shell cape on both sides. This piece without any restoration. Hard to find thi...
Shell
Massive Pair Native Salish Carved Totems
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Matched pair of Salish Native American totem poles. Both identical. Carved as a thunderbird with spread rings separately carved and attached perched on the head of a human over a sea...
Cedar
Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth Totem by Raymond Williams
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
(1933-1988) This finely crafted wood totem pole is by Ditidaht/Nuu-Chah-Nulth master carver Raymond Williams, the father of the current generation of William's carvers. The carved to...
Cedar
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
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