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JAMES M. WILLIAMS JR., TLINGIT, SITKA, ALASKA, Bear Totem , September 1985

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JAMES M. WILLIAMS JR., TLINGIT, SITKA, ALASKA, Bear Totem , September 1985

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JAMES M. WILLIAMS JR., TLINGIT, SITKA, ALASKA
Bear Totem , September 1985
carved wood, paint, 17.75 x 3 x 2.5 in (19.7 x 7.6 x 6.3 cm) inscribed with artist's stylized initials, "JW"; titled and signed, " Bear / Totem / made / by / Jamie / M / Williams / J[r.]"; dated, "Sept. 1985".

Provenance
Private Collection, Calgary.

A contemporary interpretation of the Bear Up the Mountain Pole that belonged to Chief Shakes of Wrangell, Alaska, this pole was carved by Sitka-based Tlingit artist James M. Williams Jr. This model pole features an upright sitting bear atop a shaft with relief carved bear paw prints. Williams has studied under Tlingit master carver Wayne Price, whose influence can be seen in the fine sculptural features of the bear’s face. This pole was originally sold by the Mt. Juneau Trading Post and comes with original sales documentation.

— Christopher W. Smith

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JAMES M. WILLIAMS JR., TLINGIT, SITKA, ALASKA, Bear Totem , September 1985

Name: JAMES M. WILLIAMS JR., TLINGIT, SITKA, ALASKA, Bear Totem , September 1985
SKU: 136333712
Price: 300 CAD
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Estimate CA$500 - CA$800

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