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Ethnic Design- Vintage Carved Bone Totem Pole, North west Coast People, Alaska

$1,199.18
£892.07
€1,000
CA$1,642.09
A$1,825.78
CHF 953.32
MX$22,224.14
NOK 12,163.94
SEK 11,397.03
DKK 7,612.45
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About the Item

Totem poles are intricately carved and painted sculptures with designs holding spiritual significance for particular families, clans, or tribes. Some were created to offer protection, while others depicted a family’s ancestry or social status. Totem poles are traditional to Northwest tribes, including the Tlingit, Haida, Bella Coola, Chinook, Tsimshian, and Coastal Salish. Native American totems showcases a range of styles, with pieces varying in size from 8 inches to over 50 feet.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.27 in (21 cm)Width: 0.79 in (2 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    -
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Leuven , BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 60331stDibs: LU3301146041352

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