Native Nootka Totem by Rick Williams, 2 Foot

Name: Native Nootka Totem by Rick Williams, 2 Foot
Brand: Native American Art
Price: 3000 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

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 wonderfully detailed cedar wood totem pole titled "2' Red Cedar Seattle Pole" hand-carved by Nootka artist Rick Williams. Painted in vibrant pigments of red, blue, green, black, and white, the elaborate sculpture features traditional imagery of stacked zoomorphs, displaying, from top to bottom, a thunderbird, a beaver holding a fish, a frog, a wolf, a raven, a killer whale, and an eagle. Born in Seattle in 1955, Rick Williams is a seventh generation Nitinaht carver of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations of Vancouver Island, Canada. His father Ray Williams served as both his teacher and mentor. Ray taught his skills and knowledge to his oldest son Rick and his brothers and sisters as well as a few other local carvers lucky enough to get an apprenticeship. Ray Williams passed away in 1988. In early 2012, Rick and his son Eagleson carved a 34-foot totem pole in honor of his brother John T. Williams. John was shot dead in the streets of Seattle. The pole was raised in Seattle Center on February 26 of the same year. Rick still carves today. His positive Attitude and wisdom make him a pleasure to be around. Each piece of his art is amazingly detailed and masterfully carved. He has memorized and mastered the 250 traditional designs and has developed his own detail and style. Rick is one of the best and most accomplished carvers in Seattle and possibly the entire indigenous world. The large Williams family of artists has been carving for many generations. The result of this long family tradition is a style that is not only traditional and technically skillful, but also aesthetically pleasing. Period: 20th century Origin: Northwest - Nootka Size: 24"H x 3"W Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.

Creator:

Native American Art (Maker)

Dimensions:

Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Diameter: 3 in (7.62 cm)

Style:

Native American (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Cedar,Carved

Place of Origin:

Canada

Period:

20th Century