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Rufus Moody (Haida, 1923-1998) Argillite Totem Pole

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RUFUS MOODY, Haida, Argillite Totem: RUFUS MOODY, C.M. (1923-1998) SKIDEGATE, B.C. Eagle, Raven and Bear Totem argillite, 7.5 x 2 x 2.25 in (19.1 x 5.1 x 5.7 cm) signed, "Rufus Moody / Esq. C.M." Provenance Estate of Dr. John Salvendy. R

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Haida Argillite Totem Pole - William Gladstone: Mid/Late 1900s, Wonderful fully carved solid argillite pole with a sea creature with an animal in its mouth and a human figure with a fin(?) in its grasp. Very good condition. 8" x 2-3/4" x 2-3/4"

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Haida Argillite Totem Pole: Mid 1900s, Traditional relief carved solid argillite totem pole with cedar figure holding a frog, a raven with a salmon in its mouth, and a cat(?) figure on top. Very good condition but broken and glu

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Haida Argillite Model Totem Pole: Hand-carved model totem pole depicting a frog, one spirit swallowing another, and a frog at the base. Totem poles are an import visual representation of a clan's history and status in relation to the

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Haida Argillite Model Totem Pole: Hand-carved model totem pole possibly depicting a wolf, bear, an orca consuming a frog, and wolf base. Totem poles are an import visual representation of a clan's history and status in relation to the

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Haida Argillite Model Totem Pole: Hand-carved black argillite totem depicting an upside down raven, a right-side up raven, and a beaver. Totem poles are an import visual representation of a clan's history and status in relation to the

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Haida Argillite Model Totem Pole: Hand-carved model totem pole depicting a bear consuming a fish, raven consuming a frog, and bear. Fixed to square base. Totem poles are an import visual representation of a clan's history and status i

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NORTHWEST COAST NATIVE AMERICAN HAIDA CARVED ARGILLITE: NORTHWEST COAST NATIVE AMERICAN HAIDA CARVED ARGILLITE TOTEM POLE, depicting three animal figures, slightly hollowed out back, raised on a rectangular base. Late 19th/early 20th century. 15 1/2" H.Old

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Glen Pollard (b.1957 Haida) Argillite Mortuary Totem: Glen Pollard (b.1957 Haida) Argillite Mortuary Totem Pole Model 5''x1.75''. Signed and dated 1977 on verso. Overall excellent condition. Skidegate, Canada.

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Christian White (Haida, b. 1962) Carved Argillite Totem Pole: Christian White (Haida, b. 1962) Carved Argillite Totem Pole signed CW and dated 91 (base) height 6 1/4 inches Property from the Collection of Robert P. Hunter, Jr. and Barbara Hunter, Alpharetta, Geo

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UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST, HAIDA, Model Totem Pole: UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST, HAIDA Model Totem Pole argillite, 11.75 x 2.75 x 2.625 in (30 x 7 x 6.6 cm) unsigned. Provenance Private Collection, U.K.; Acquired in London, England by the prese

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UNIDENTIFIED HAIDA ARTIST, Model Totem Pole, c. 1880s: UNIDENTIFIED HAIDA ARTIST Model Totem Pole, c. 1880s argillite, with its original base: 15.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 in (39.4 x 8.9 x 6.4 cm); with additional base: 16.5 x 5 x 4.5 in (41.9 x 12.7 x 11.4 cm) unsig

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UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST, HAIDA, Model Totem Pole, c. 1890: UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST, HAIDA, PROBABLY MASSET, HAIDA GWAII Model Totem Pole,c. 1890 argillite, 13.5 x 3.25 x 2.75 in (34.3 x 8.3 x 7 cm) unsigned. Provenance Private Collection, Montreal.

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Rufus Moody (Haida, 1923-1998) Argillite Totem Pole

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Argillite totem pole; features an eagle, dogfish, raven, and transforming human figure; signed on back by Rufus Moody; height 7.5 in.

fourth quarter 20th century

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Rufus Moody (Haida, 1923-1998) Argillite Totem Pole

Name: Rufus Moody (Haida, 1923-1998) Argillite Totem Pole
SKU: 55705232
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $800

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