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Northwest Coast Carving

Pair Northwest Coast Cedar Totems
Pair Northwest Coast Cedar Totems

Pair Northwest Coast Cedar Totems

$6,900

H 13 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Pair Northwest Coast Cedar Totems

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Northwest coast cedar TOTEM. Signed in pencil on back, "Susan Peters." We assume a former owner

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous Native American Signed Wood Carved Totem Pole
Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous Native American Signed Wood Carved Totem Pole

Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous Native American Signed Wood Carved Totem Pole

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully desiged, wonderfully carved Pacific Northwest Coast First Nation Native American

Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Sam Williams Signed Northwest Coast Nuu-chah-nulth Carved Wood Totem Pole
Sam Williams Signed Northwest Coast Nuu-chah-nulth Carved Wood Totem Pole

Sam Williams Signed Northwest Coast Nuu-chah-nulth Carved Wood Totem Pole

By Sam Williams

Located in Studio City, CA

A striking hand carved Pacific Northwest Coast totem pole by Nuu-chah-nulth artist Sam Williams

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pacific Northwest Coast Tlingit Shaman's Grizzly Tooth Pendant, circa Late 1800s
Pacific Northwest Coast Tlingit Shaman's Grizzly Tooth Pendant, circa Late 1800s

Pacific Northwest Coast Tlingit Shaman's Grizzly Tooth Pendant, circa Late 1800s

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic Northwest Coast Tlingit tribe shaman's pendant carved from Grizzly Tooth with jeweled

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Antique 19th Century Canadian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teeth

Vintage Pacific Northwest Coast Native Wooden Hawk Carving by William Wasden Jr
Vintage Pacific Northwest Coast Native Wooden Hawk Carving by William Wasden Jr

Vintage Pacific Northwest Coast Native Wooden Hawk Carving by William Wasden Jr

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage Pacific Northwest Native wooden carving. The carving in the form of an hawk with

Category

20th Century American Native American Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Tsonoqua/Dzunkukwa "Wild Woman of the Woods" Totem
Tsonoqua/Dzunkukwa "Wild Woman of the Woods" Totem

Tsonoqua/Dzunkukwa "Wild Woman of the Woods" Totem

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

she is depicted in a kneeling position. A very fine example of Northwest Coast carving. Period: Last

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Monumental Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor 108"H
Monumental Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor 108"H

Monumental Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor 108"H

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

-the-20th-century Northwest Coast carving and is likely the work of renowned Makah master carver Young

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

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Native American Northwest Coast Totem Pole by Frances Horne - Salish
Native American Northwest Coast Totem Pole by Frances Horne - Salish

Native American Northwest Coast Totem Pole by Frances Horne - Salish

Located in Denver, CO

Northwest coast Totem Pole segment. About the Artist: Francis Horne was born in Mt. Vernon

Category

20th Century American Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Northwest Coast/Native American TOTEM Pole, Tlingit, 19th Century
Antique Northwest Coast/Native American TOTEM Pole, Tlingit, 19th Century

Antique Northwest Coast/Native American TOTEM Pole, Tlingit, 19th Century

Located in Denver, CO

Tlinget carver. The Tlingit peoples are indigenous to the Pacific Northwest Coast; inhabiting southeastern

Category

Antique 19th Century American Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Northwest Coast Carved Frontlet, Tlingit/Tsimshian, late 19th century
Antique Northwest Coast Carved Frontlet, Tlingit/Tsimshian, late 19th century

Antique Northwest Coast Carved Frontlet, Tlingit/Tsimshian, late 19th century

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

Southeastern coast of Alaska as well as Alaska's coastal islands. The original homeland of the Tsimshian is

Category

Antique 19th Century American Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

First Nations Northwest Coast Robert Whonnock Signed Carved Wood Wall Hanging
First Nations Northwest Coast Robert Whonnock Signed Carved Wood Wall Hanging

First Nations Northwest Coast Robert Whonnock Signed Carved Wood Wall Hanging

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful example of true indigenous first nations Pacific Northwest Coast art by Robert (Bob

Category

20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Shark Mother Totem Pole, 1960s-1970s Northwest Coast Carved Wood by Duane Pasco
Shark Mother Totem Pole, 1960s-1970s Northwest Coast Carved Wood by Duane Pasco

Shark Mother Totem Pole, 1960s-1970s Northwest Coast Carved Wood by Duane Pasco

By Duane Pasco

Located in Denver, CO

Duane Pasco, circa 1965-1975. A stunning example of Northwest Coast art, the totem echoes the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Circa 1959 Abstract Landscape Oil on Board by Doris Mae Totten Chase
Circa 1959 Abstract Landscape Oil on Board by Doris Mae Totten Chase

Circa 1959 Abstract Landscape Oil on Board by Doris Mae Totten Chase

By Doris Totten Chase

Located in Oakland, CA

inspiration for her style to the structured designs of Northwest Coast Native American basketry and carving

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Large Inuit  Northwest Coast  Stone Carving of a Bird
Large Inuit  Northwest Coast  Stone Carving of a Bird

Large Inuit Northwest Coast Stone Carving of a Bird

Located in Chicago, IL

This stone carving of a bird is very modern in its appeal. The sculpture was carved by KOOTOO of

Category

Vintage 1920s Canadian Native American Objects

Materials

Stone

Sculptural Side Table by Aleph Geddis
Sculptural Side Table by Aleph Geddis

Sculptural Side Table by Aleph Geddis

Sold

H 19 in W 21 in D 20 in

Sculptural Side Table by Aleph Geddis

By Aleph Geddis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

stylized naturalism of Northwest coast Native carvings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Located in London, GB

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Monumental Native American Hand Carved, Painted & Signed Totem Pole
Monumental Native American Hand Carved, Painted & Signed Totem Pole

Monumental Native American Hand Carved, Painted & Signed Totem Pole

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The monumental hand carved totem pole depicting a winged bird atop a figure and surmounted on a fox or bear holding a fish prey. Hand painted predominately in blue and white tones, t...

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20th Century North American Tribal Native American Objects

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Painted Wood Hopi Katsina Kachina Figure '#1'
Painted Wood Hopi Katsina Kachina Figure '#1'

Painted Wood Hopi Katsina Kachina Figure '#1'

$1,600

H 12 in W 6 in D 2.25 in

Painted Wood Hopi Katsina Kachina Figure '#1'

Located in Bradenton, FL

Hopi katsina figures (Hopi language: tithu or katsintithu), also known as kachina dolls, are figures carved, typically from cottonwood root, by Hopi people to instruct young girls an...

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Totem Pole Model Nootka, Northwest Coast
Totem Pole Model Nootka, Northwest Coast

Totem Pole Model Nootka, Northwest Coast

$2,500

H 23.5 in W 4 in D 2.75 in

Totem Pole Model Nootka, Northwest Coast

Located in Sharon, CT

Rare, good sized Totem Model. Untouched, original non commercial paint.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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1950s Ditidaht TOTEM
1950s Ditidaht TOTEM

1950s Ditidaht TOTEM

$6,050

H 24 in Dm 4 in

1950s Ditidaht TOTEM

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Ditidaht First Nation TOTEM by Rick Williams the brother of John T. Williams partnered with other Native carvers to create at tribute to John in the form of a 34' tall red cedar TOTE...

Category

Vintage 1950s Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Ditidaht/Nuu-Chah-Nulth Totem By Raymond Williams
Ditidaht/Nuu-Chah-Nulth Totem By Raymond Williams

Ditidaht/Nuu-Chah-Nulth Totem By Raymond Williams

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Chief Shakes Raven pole by Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth artist Raymond Williams. This finely crafted model totem pole is by Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth master carver Raymond Williams, the fat...

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Vintage 1950s American Native American Native American Objects

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Large Tsimshian Thunderbird Totem Pole by George Mather Sr.
Large Tsimshian Thunderbird Totem Pole by George Mather Sr.

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 Jame...

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Vintage 1940s American Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Simon Charlie 9 Foot "Pole of Wealth" TOTEM
Simon Charlie 9 Foot "Pole of Wealth" TOTEM

Simon Charlie 9 Foot "Pole of Wealth" TOTEM

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Simon Charlie "pole of wealth". Carved in Duncan, BC 1958 for Patrick Pryor who is in the timber business. Compared to the "pole of wealth" in Duncan, BC, you will see Simon's finger...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Doug Lafortune Sr. Salish Carved Wood and Abalone TOTEM Pole
Doug Lafortune Sr. Salish Carved Wood and Abalone TOTEM Pole

Doug Lafortune Sr. Salish Carved Wood and Abalone TOTEM Pole

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

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Vintage 1950s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

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Chief Don Lelooska Native American Totem Pole
Chief Don Lelooska Native American Totem Pole

Chief Don Lelooska Native American Totem Pole

$28,750

H 85 in W 15.63 in D 13 in

Chief Don Lelooska Native American Totem Pole

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Chief Don Lelooska large carved and brightly painted totem. Came from a private collection in Utah. Inscribed "Lelooska." 85"H x 13" x 15 5/8" Don Lelooska (Don Smith, Native Americ...

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Mid-20th Century Native American Objects

Materials

Copper

Northwest TOTEM
Northwest TOTEM

Northwest TOTEM

$20,700

H 116 in W 16 in D 18 in

Northwest TOTEM

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Northwest totem with whale, man figure (possibly prominent individual within the tribe or society where the hands are shown in a holding position which would designation an individua...

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Vintage 1930s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Northern Plains Hide Painting
19th Century Northern Plains Hide Painting

19th Century Northern Plains Hide Painting

$27,500

H 38 in W 35 in D 0.25 in

19th Century Northern Plains Hide Painting

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Northern Plains hide painting, buffalo society, pre-reservation. Two buffalo heads, two full body buffalos, two thunderbirds and buffalo sun shield in center. On brain tanned deer sk...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Native Nootka Totem by Rick Williams, 2 Foot
Native Nootka Totem by Rick Williams, 2 Foot

Native Nootka Totem by Rick Williams, 2 Foot

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Rick Williams (Nootka / Nuu-chah-nulth, b. 1955). 2 Foot Red Cedar Seattle Pole" painted wood sculpture hand carved by Rick Williams and signed with title on verso of pole. A wonderf...

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20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

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Very Large 19th Century North-Western Indian Carved Wood Totem Pole
Very Large 19th Century North-Western Indian Carved Wood Totem Pole

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. This very rare Pole measures 8" in diameter and stands 7.5 feet tall. This is one of the rare historic...

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Plateau Beaded Dress
Plateau Beaded Dress

Plateau Beaded Dress

$17,250

H 48 in W 45 in D 45 in

Plateau Beaded Dress

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Beautiful tanned elk hide dress. The yoke with underlying rows of larger red, white, green and blue beads. Shoulder strips lazy stitched with 20/0 cut seed beads and containing arrow...

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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide

Mid-19th Century Choctaw Beaded Bandolier
Mid-19th Century Choctaw Beaded Bandolier

Mid-19th Century Choctaw Beaded Bandolier

$35,000

H 32 in W 10 in D 0.25 in

Mid-19th Century Choctaw Beaded Bandolier

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Choctaw bandolier shot pouch from a Natchez Mississippi collection. Silk ribbon fringe at shoulder. Exceptional graphic condition. White beading on red background outlined in black. ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Other

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Northwest Coast Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the northwest coast carving you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, bone and cedar, every northwest coast carving was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a northwest coast carving — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right northwest coast carving, those designed in Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made northwest coast carving over the years, but those crafted by Native American Art are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Northwest Coast Carving?

Prices for a northwest coast carving start at $695 and top out at $19,995 with the average selling for $2,596.

Finding the Right Folk Art for You

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.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.

Questions About Northwest Coast Carving
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Northwest Coast native art describes works of art produced by indigenous people who live along the Northwest Coast of the U.S. and Canada. Some tribes who inhabit the region include the Haida, Heiltsuk, Kwakwaka'wakw, Nuu-chah-nulth, Nuxalk, Tlingit and Tsimshian. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Northwest Coast native art.