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Sold at Auction: 1950s Pacific Northwest Haida Carved Cedar Totem
Native American, northern Pacific Northwest coast, probably Haida from Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Island), British Columbia, ca. 1950s CE. A beautiful cedar totem pole featuring an eagle atop a bear; at the bear's feet is a human-like mask with a large crest. The carved figures are atop an integral foot. The wood this piece is carved from is particularly nice, with a rich, deep red glow. Size: 3.7" W x 15.75" H (9.4 cm x 40 cm) Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection…
