Two Northwest Coast Polychrome Wooden Model Totem Poles

Description:

Two Northwest Coast Polychrome Wooden Model Totem Poles, c. 1920s, the taller with three clan crest animals, unpainted, hollowed out and initials "LJ" carved verso and probably missing wings, the other with six clan animal motifs, with painted highlights and applied varnish, ht. 26 1/2 and 24 in.
Estimate $800-1,200


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