Bidspirit auction | Nuu-chah-nulth Wood Totem - Sam

Nuu-chah-nulth Wood Totem - Sam Williams - Native American, Pacific Northwest, Vancouver to Seattle area, Nuu-chah-nulth (formerly Nootka), signed by Sam Williams (born ca. 1880), ca. early 20th century CE. A rare miniature totem pole, hand-carved from a rich, red-brown wood, signed on the back by Sam Williams. It features a dramatic series of animals: a frog, a human-grasping wolf, and a spread-winged eagle with hooked beak and a fish grasped in its mouth. Smaller carvings of birds, orcas, and human masks decorate the bodiesof the creatures depicted. Size: 16.5” W x 19.05” H (41.9 cm x 48.4 cm) Sam Williams was a talented and prolific carver who designed and created totem poles of all sizes, including one that was over 3 1/2 stories tall that was purchased by Robert Ripley of Ripley's Believe It or Not! Another carving of his was exhibited by Ripley at the New York World's Fair in 1939. Provenance: Private, Suburban Philadelphia estate; ex- private Newport Beach, California, USA collection; ex-Ye Olde Curiosity Shop, Seattle, USA Condition: Shipping: There are several options for shipping available. To see our competitive List of Shippers, make your list request directly via email. Please Note: The absence of a statement of condition does not construe nor imply this item is in any particular condition. Sometimes a statement is made in the description when its condition affects the function of the item but not necessarily the value. Either way, you may request a condition report for clarification. Condition reports are furnished upon request. Please be specific with regard to the details of the condition you wish answered. Please understand that the use of condition reports is to ask questions consistent with your understanding of the details of the product and is for your own authentication. In the case that you haven't received a condition report, as per our Terms and Conditions of the sale, by virtue of bidding in the sale, you agree that you are sufficiently satisfied with our description whether accurate or errant. Preview is available by appointment until the day before the sale.