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Native American, First Nations / Canadian, British Columbia, Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl), ca. 20th century CE. Signed "W.S." on verso, with "B.C." and "Bear / Frog / Wolf / Raven." A fascinating wooden totem pole hand-carved with the stylized forms of a bear, a frog, a wolf head, and then the projecting neck and head of a raven at the bottom. As this totem lacks a flat base, it was likely intended to be displayed on the wall. Size: 1.4" W x 18" H (3.6 cm x 45.7 cm)

Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, before 2000

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#180693

  • Condition: Signed "W.S." on verso, with "B.C." and "Bear / Frog / Wolf / Raven." A few miniscule nicks, but otherwise intact and excellent with good detail and light patina.

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