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Tsimshian Tribe Totem Pole

Offered by: Kelly Kinzle Antiques

Description
From the Pacific northwest.

The symbols used on Tsimshian totem poles depict clan affiliations and symbols of other important animals to their tribe. Often they were commissioned to document stories and histories of a particular family. From the top the totem depicts:

Bear cub crouched over a sea bear (forelegs, pectoral fins, whale like tale)
Raven holding the sun or moon
Bear holding a bear cub.

Provenance: Bequeathed to the Boca Raton Museum of Art, 1994; consigned to Concept Art Gallery auction, Pittsburgh April, 2018.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	carved western red cedar
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1880
Styles / Movements:	American Indian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	311905

Dimensions

H.	106 in;
H.	269.24 cm;

Message from Seller:

Kelly Kinzle Antiques, located in the historic town square of New Oxford, PA, specializes in rare and exceptional objects, including tall case clocks, firearms, Pennsylvania decorative arts, and firefighting memorabilia. With a reputation for handling unique items, Kelly has worked with prestigious institutions like the Smithsonian and Colonial Williamsburg—contact him at 717.495.3395 or via email at info@kellykinzleantiques.com.

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