Description
This is an old carved Northwest Coast Indian eagle totem. The totem is in smooth, lightweight cedar wood with a reddish hue. A traditional symbol, usually a type of animal, the totem was used to representing a tribe or clan. Although largely associated with indigenous peoples of the American Northwest, totems were used in several different areas of the world. The totem is in excellent condition.
VINTAGE:Circa 1950s.
SIZE:Approximately 5-5/8" in height and 1-13/16" in width and 2-1/2" in depth (from back of head to beak tip).
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Cedar.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an old American Indian collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay SHOP VABX07 LHEX7/14 SHEX12/14
CONDITION:9+ (Excellent): The totem has very little wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.