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20th C. Northwest Coast Wood Totem - Chesley William

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20th C. Northwest Coast Wood Totem - Chesley William

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Native American, Pacific Northwest Coast, ca. 20th century CE. Signed "CHESLEY WILLIAM" on verso. A wonderful hand-carved wood totem sitting upon an integral plinth and adorned in hues of scarlet, forest green, and black. The fascinating sculpture presents 2 eagles sitting atop one another, both with tucked wings, large, ovoid eyes beneath arched brows, prominent feet, and pointed beaks. The top eagle is capped with a conical headdress, while a stylized, rectangular face is shown between the 2 animals. A petite zoomorphic creature displaying huge eyes and short frontal claws is exhibited at the bottom of the piece. Size: 3.75" L x 3.25" W x 12.875" H (9.5 cm x 8.3 cm x 32.7 cm)

Provenance: ex-Anchorage, Alaska, USA collection

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Condition

Signed "CHESLEY WILLIAM" on verso. A few minor nicks. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice pigments and great patina.

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20th C. Northwest Coast Wood Totem - Chesley William

Name: 20th C. Northwest Coast Wood Totem - Chesley William
SKU: 110817009
Price: 395 USD
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