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ITEM NUMBER: AJ0767

Tsimshian Totem by Eli Tait

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Tsimshian totem by Eli Tait (1872-1949). Signed. Eli was a well known Native carver who was among the original Tsimshian party that moved from British Columbia to Anette Island, Alaska, in 1887. Tait was a prolific and well-known carver who seems to have originated the "luck” style model poles that featured a bald eagle, salmon, and bear. His works are in many private collections, galleries and museums around the world. It is hard to find works by him that are signed. 9 1/2"H

PERIOD: Early 20th Century

ORIGIN: Northwest - Tsimshian, Native American

SIZE: 9 1/2"H

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