Fine Authentic Old Northwest Coast Haida Argillite Totem Claude Davidson For Sale

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A great authentic old Northwest Coast Haida Indian genuine argillite totem by master carver Chief Claude Davidson (1924-1991) dated 1976. This totem features a Raven and a Bear holding a frog to his chest at the base. the totem stands6 1/4" tall with a base measuring 2 1/4" x 2 " and inscribed to the back "Carved by Claude Davidson Haida BC 1976" . The totem is in excellent condition for its age with a few normal nicks and natural lines in the rock which is natural for the stone and expected with age. no damage or repairs noted. Chief Claude Davidson was the father of the father of the famous Robert Davidson and brother Reg, whom he helped teach and mentor. This totem is an excellent example of his work from the prime of his career. The totem is fully guaranteed to be 100 % real argillite, hand carved and old . Argillite is the slate black rock that the only carve-able source is only found in the Queen Charlotte Islands of British Columbia and all known reserves are the sole and closely guarded property of the Haida tribe. This museum quality totem will make a great display item and a fine addition to anyone's collection . Please add $9.95 for careful shipping and insurance (USA & Canada). Good Luck and Happy offerding. We'll be happy to combine shipping if feasible. Please check out other current offerings which are going to be spectacular over the next little while, including two other great Haida argillite totem poles, Salish and Makah baskets, Tlingit and Tsimshian totems all worthy of museum collections. Please email us for more specifics and links to our website. Please note we are usually only able to ship items out one day a week mostly Thursdays and Fridays.

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