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NWC Tlingit Pyro-Engraved Totem Mother Bear - CML

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NWC Tlingit Pyro-Engraved Totem Mother Bear - CML

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Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States. If you live outside of the USA and you bid/win, your bid will be cancelled. Please bid accordingly.

Native American / First Nations, Pacific Northwest Coast, Tlingit people, ca. late 20th century CE, pyro-engraved with "CML" on base. A hand-carved wooden totem pole depicting a mother bear seated on her hind legs, her paws up in a defensive pose while 2 disembodied visages adorn her hands. Areas of black and red pigment along each of the 3 faces creates fine detailing that brings the sculpture to life. Totems like this were intended to protect a home and its residents. Size: 4" L x 5.375" W x 10.8" H (10.2 cm x 13.7 cm x 27.4 cm)

Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.

Provenance: private Don Phelps collection, owner Todos Santos Trading Post, Alamo, California

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Condition

Minor abrasions and nicks, otherwise intact and excellent. Great form and coloration! Pyro-engraved with "CML" on base.

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NWC Tlingit Pyro-Engraved Totem Mother Bear - CML

Name: NWC Tlingit Pyro-Engraved Totem Mother Bear - CML
SKU: 158223532
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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