Description
Nuu-chah-nulth Totem Pole
Date: 1930
Materials: Yellow cedar and pigment
Artist: Nuu-chah-nulth . Jimmy John (1876-1978). he was born in Friendly Cove, British Columbia. Jimmy John was a well-known and well-liked Nuu-chah-nulth artist who began carving in the early 20th century. Once chief of the Yuquot, he was a carver of totem poles, masks and silver jewelry. He died in Nanaimo in 1978. Jimmy John was a direct descendant of Chief Maquinna.
Dimensions: 18 ¼” T x 4 ¾” x 4 ¼”
Description: A very fine large example of Jimmy John’s work from the prime of his career. The totem features well carved and expressive imagery featuring an Eagle, raven and human in a trance seated at the base. A museum quality example.
