Northwest Coast Argillite Totem Pole

Description:

Northwest Coast Argillite Totem Pole, Haida, late 19th century, with five human and clan animal figures in a typical stacked and graduated design, on a curved base and with hollowed out to back, (repaired break toward the top, minor chips),ht. 19 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

Has a repaired break towards the top of the pole. Top left ear at the top of the pole has a chip. Minor chips to the very top of the pole.


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