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Multi-figure Nuu-chah-nulth Totem
This large pole was “donated to a church on the northern tip of Vancouver Island for a fundraiser” sometime around 1905. The pole is carved in a primitive folk-art style that is correct for the period. The imagery on this pole is quite fascinating and includes a large bird whose wings form the face of a composite creature holding what appears to be a whale or fish.
Below that is what appears to be a Sisiutl, or three-headed sea serpent. Under the Sisiutl is a pair of animal heads flanking the pole, perhaps wolves, over a colonial bald eagle. This pole is a large and early Nuu-chah-nulth totem carving with some rare and interesting imagery. 7' H
This is a large or fragile item, so shipping will not calculate on our website. Please contact the Gallery at (208) 769-7575; [email protected] to get a shipping quote, or to purchase.
This is a large or fragile item, so shipping will not calculate on our website. Please contact the Gallery at (208) 769-7575; [email protected] to get a shipping quote, or to purchase.
PERIOD: Early 20th Century
ORIGIN: Northwest - Nuu-chah-Nulth, Native American
SIZE: 7' H
This large pole was “donated to a church on the northern tip of Vancouver Island for a fundraiser” sometime around 1905. The pole is carved in a primitive folk-art style that is correct for the period. The imagery on this pole is quite fascinating and includes a large bird whose wings form the face of a composite creature holding what appears to be a whale or fish.
Below that is what appears to be a Sisiutl, or three-headed sea serpent. Under the Sisiutl is a pair of animal heads flanking the pole, perhaps wolves, over a colonial bald eagle. This pole is a large and early Nuu-chah-nulth totem carving with some rare and interesting imagery. 7' H
This is a large or fragile item, so shipping will not calculate on our website. Please contact the Gallery at (208) 769-7575; [email protected] to get a shipping quote, or to purchase.
This is a large or fragile item, so shipping will not calculate on our website. Please contact the Gallery at (208) 769-7575; [email protected] to get a shipping quote, or to purchase.
PERIOD: Early 20th Century
ORIGIN: Northwest - Nuu-chah-Nulth, Native American
SIZE: 7' H
$9,000.00
Multi-figure Nuu-chah-nulth Totem—
$9,000.00
Description
This large pole was “donated to a church on the northern tip of Vancouver Island for a fundraiser” sometime around 1905. The pole is carved in a primitive folk-art style that is correct for the period. The imagery on this pole is quite fascinating and includes a large bird whose wings form the face of a composite creature holding what appears to be a whale or fish.
Below that is what appears to be a Sisiutl, or three-headed sea serpent. Under the Sisiutl is a pair of animal heads flanking the pole, perhaps wolves, over a colonial bald eagle. This pole is a large and early Nuu-chah-nulth totem carving with some rare and interesting imagery. 7' H
This is a large or fragile item, so shipping will not calculate on our website. Please contact the Gallery at (208) 769-7575; [email protected] to get a shipping quote, or to purchase.
This is a large or fragile item, so shipping will not calculate on our website. Please contact the Gallery at (208) 769-7575; [email protected] to get a shipping quote, or to purchase.
PERIOD: Early 20th Century
ORIGIN: Northwest - Nuu-chah-Nulth, Native American
SIZE: 7' H
