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Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska or Canada, Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl) / Tlingit, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A pair of miniature carved totem poles, one made from walrus tusk ivory and the other from bone. The taller totem is made from ivory, and depicts a horned thunderbird atop, the pole slightly curved due to the natural tusk shape. Size: 3.25" L x 4.8" H (8.3 cm x 12.2 cm); 5.5" H (14 cm) on included custom stand.

This is an ESA antique exempt piece of ivory and cannot be sold internationally or to anyone residing in the states of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington. Parts from certain animal species may require an additional license upon import into another country due to legislation relating to endangered species and environmental conservation. If you are not sure whether CITES rules apply to your item, please see the CITES Appendices.

Provenance: private Ojai, California, USA collection

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  • Condition: Loss to bird's horn tip on larger totem, scuffs and staining, and stable pressure fissure along side. Fading and loss to pigment on the small totem, otherwise intact.

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