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Northwest TOTEM
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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 individual of rank), deer, thunderbird and on top of thunderbird the bear child with Tlingit hat. Made of white cedar, over painted several times.
Period: 1930s
Origin: Northwest
Size: 116" x 16" W x 18" D.
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Native American, Northwest, Totem Pole, Carving, Painted,
- Creator:Native American Art (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 116 in (294.64 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Style:Native American (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Coeur d'Alene, ID
- Reference Number:Seller: D05131stDibs: LU4019323352582
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