The Cisco's Guarantee
Cisco's is committed to building a long term rewarding relationship with all of our clients. When you purchase from Cisco's you can do so with complete confidence on all items purchased.
ITEM NUMBER: KK0595
Multi-figure Nuu-chah-nulth Totem
$9,000
Description
Details
Dimensions
This large pole was “donated to a church on the northern tip of Vancouver Island for a fundraiser” sometime around 1905. The pole is carved in a primitive folk-art style that is correct for the period. The imagery on this pole is quite fascinating and includes a large bird whose wings form the face of a composite creature holding what appears to be a whale or fish. Below that is what appears to be a Sisiutl, or three-headed sea serpent. Under the Sisiutl is a pair of animal heads flanking the pole, perhaps wolves, over a colonial bald eagle. This pole is a large and early Nuu-chah-nulth totem carving with some rare and interesting imagery. 7' H
PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Northwest - Nuu-chah-Nulth, Native American
SIZE: 7' H