Rare Haida Inuit figural Argillite carving dated Autumn of 1898
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Typically 19th century argillite carvings are small totem and pipes. There are repairs to the piece and two hands missing on the front.
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Modernist Carved Wood Sculpture in Manner of Brancusi, Signed A. Janes, 1974
By A. Janes, Constantin Brancusi 2
Located in Peabody, MA
Large abstract totemic wood carving in the manner of Constantin Brancusi, signed "A.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Luci "TOTEM" 2017
Sold|$2,106
Luci "TOTEM" 2017
By Luci Italia
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
TOTEM by Luci, 2017. Artwork sculpture in craved wood. In original condition.
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2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Carved Stone Monkey Totems
Sold|$2,800
Chinese Carved Stone Monkey Totems
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of intriguing and delightful carved sandstone monkey totems from Yunnan, China. Each TOTEM featuring two monkeys, a smaller monkey resting upon the back of a larger one. Port...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Vintage Northwest Hand-Carved Wood TOTEM Pole
Located in Washington, DC
Very appealing hand-carved and painted wood TOTEM pole. Signed Kenneth McNees to underside and dated 1952.
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Vintage 1950s American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Meiji Period Wood Stacked Monkey TOTEM, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Meiji period wood stacked monkey TOTEM, Japan. A stack of monkeys portrays the Buddhist maxim, "See no evil. Hear no evil. Speak no evil." Mizaru, who covers his eyes, sees no evi...
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Original Painted Miniature Indian TOTEM Pole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely original painted TOTEM pole was found in New England. The condition is very good.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Australian Aboriginal Painted TOTEM Pole from Elcho Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
Title: A TOTEM pole painted with clan design Artist: Christine Wankuwuy Burarrwanga DOB: 31/05/1977 Clan: Gumatj Medium: Acrylic on wood Provenance: COA from Elco Island Art Cen...
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Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
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.
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20th Century American Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Midwestern Carved American Folk Art TOTEM Pole
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Midwestern United States hand-carved American Folk Art TOTEM pole found in Wisconsin, circa 1930s. Eight whimsical carved spirit animals with bright original paint surface.
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Northwest Coast/Native American TOTEM Pole, Tlingit, 19th Century
Located in Denver, CO
Likely a segment from a full TOTEM pole. It stands over 7 1/2 feet tall and is 20 inches wide and 16 deep. It has been outside and has a lovely weathered patina. Expertly carved a...
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Tom Cramer Primitive Carved Totem Folk Art Sculpture, Polychromed
By Tom Cramer
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Tom Cramer Primitive Carved Totem Folk Art Sculpture, Polychromed Offered for sale is a Tom Cramer primitive carved American folk art hand-carved, painted, and polychromed f...
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Late 20th Century American Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Inuit Tupilak Alaska Native American Eskimo Bone Carved Totem with Walrus
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful carving of a Totem figure with a walrus overhead by the indigenous Inuit People (or Tupilak) who inhabit parts of the Arctic regions of Greenland, Canada, and Alaska.
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Antique 19th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
Hand-Carved American Folk Art Totem Pole Evolution Fish to Infant
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic American Folk Art totem pole depicting evolution. Hand-carved and painted. Excellent alligatored paint surface. Fish, chicken, cow, gorilla, matrimony, new born. Mysterious...
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Maori New Zealand Oceanic Gable Tekoteko Totem Ancestor Spirit Wood Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and intricately hand-carved wood Maori Tekoteko (Teko Teko) Ancestor Totem figure on a custom stand. Quite mesmerizing and engaging work. Gable Tekoteko figures are often...
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Mid-20th Century New Zealand Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Irving Berg Signed Mid Century Modernist Monumental Wooden Carved Totem Pole
By Irving Berg
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modernist wooden carved totem pole titled “Snowden” by Irving Berg. Identified on tag via the verso. A monumental totem with unique hand carved details that are brightl...
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Hand Carved Signed Wood Jungle Wildlife Animal Scene Totem Sculpture Pole
Located in Studio City, CA
Would be a great addition to any wood carving or TOTEM collection or very eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting.
Category
1990s North American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Shark Mother Totem Pole, 1960s-1970s Northwest Coast Carved Wood by Duane Pasco
By Duane Pasco
Located in Denver, CO
This vintage totem pole, titled Shark Mother, was expertly carved from wood by renowned artist Duane Pasco, circa 1965-1975.
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Vintage 1960s American Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Celtic Norse Nordic Scandanavian Viking Wood Carved Folk Art Pagan Totem
Located in Studio City, CA
A large, heavy, intricately carved, rather engaging wood folk art pagan totem figure of a woman carrying a three-headed fish with the God of Wind (North wind or perhaps an Anemoi) sy...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Tsimshian Totem by Howard Lincoln
Sold|$625
Tsimshian Totem by Howard Lincoln
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
PERIOD: Mid 20th Century ORIGIN: British Columbia SIZE: 19"H x 12"W x 3 1/2"D Native American carvings & totems native American Indian native American totem poles n.
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
Large Model Canoe by Native North American Indians, circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
The hand-painted black hull is indicative of an earlier carving (pre colorful totem poles); say, circa 1890.
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Antique 1890s Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
Rare Totem Grouping of Carved Pink Quartz Floral Arrangements
Located in Miami, FL
Each of these Totem Carvings are made in two (2) pieces. Soft pink color throughout.
Category
20th Century Asian Garniture
Materials
Rose Quartz, Lucite
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paint, Wood
African Lega Post
Sold|$7,500
African Lega Post
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wood carved totem pole with face carvings standing 83.5" tall
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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Totem Carving For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal totem carving for your home. A totem carving — often made from wood, cedar and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect totem carving — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right totem carving, those designed in Folk Art, Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made totem carving over the years, but those crafted by Albert Chubac, Luci Italia and Native American Art are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Totem Carving?
Prices for a totem carving start at $395 and top out at $55,000 with the average selling for $2,233.
Questions About Totem Carving
- What does totem mean in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In art, a totem means more than one thing. Generally, a totem is any item that depicts another object, person or animal. Indigenous people often use totems to symbolize their family heritage and ancestors. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of totems.
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