Description:

Native American, Pacific Northwest Coast, United States, Alaska, Tlingit, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A miniature totem pole hand-carved from the tusk of a walrus and painted with red and black highlights. The design is based on the famous Chief Shakes totem pole in Wrangell, Alaska. Size: 0.7" W x 6.75" H (1.8 cm x 17.1 cm); 7.75" H (19.7 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: Minor surface nicks and fading to pigments, otherwise intact and excellent condition.

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