Description
Tsimshian Totem Pole
Artist: Tsimshian
Date:1920
Materials: Cedar paint
Dimensions: 24” T x 5 ½” x 4 ¼”
Description: A rare Tsimshian model totem pole featuring four seated watchman sitting on the head of human figure, descending frog, black bear and a hawk-man transformation man seated at the bottom. Some wear and chips noted. Tsimshian model totem poles are some of the rarest totems to see available. This pole conforms to classic Tsimshian forms, has great size and presence.