Two Northwest Coast Argillite Totem Poles

Description:

Two Northwest Coast Argillite Totem Poles, c. 1900-20, the taller with two clan animals and a human in a typical stacked and graduated design, flat back, the second small example by John Wallace, circa 1920, old label on the back, (large chip out of the base),ht. 8 1/4 and 2 3/4 in.
Estimate $600-800

The small pole has a small chip out of the top left ear. The large pole has a large chip out of the base. A small chip out of the right wing, and minor edge chips.


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