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John Williams Signed Indigenous American West Coast Haida Styled Totem Pole

About the Item

This Indigenous American totem pole was done by the renowned master carver John T. Williams of the United States in approximately 1960 in his signature West Coast Haida style. The sculpture is done in cedar and has hand-carved stylized animals and carved and attached wings. The carving is clearly signed in carved lettering on the back "John Williams".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Depth: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)
  • Style:
    Native American (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cedar,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. One chip to the tip of an ear and some light wear to the base as presented in the photos, and consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355232004782

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