Northwest Coast Miniature Hand Carved and Painted Cedar Totem in the Style of Native North American

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Northwest coast Miniature Hand Carved and Painted Cedar Totem in the style of Native North American. Primitive carved and painted … Read more Northwest coast Miniature Hand Carved and Painted Cedar Totem in the style of Native North American. Primitive carved and painted Cedar wood miniature Animal Totem from the inspiring region of the Pacific Northwest. Animal Totems are believed to be animal spirits that can be called upon, for its special powers to serve as a guardian or protector. This figurine features a beaver at the base, a seal in the middle and a man on the top. The Beaver represents powers of artistic ability, resourcefulness and determination. The seal provokes qualities of intelligence and organization. The man could possibly represent the individual to whom the totem belonged, having a beaver and a seal as his/her spirit guides.

Dimensions: 11"H x 2.75"W x 2.75" D (base)
1.5"W x 1.25"D (pole)

Acquired from Leslie Hindman Auctioneers in 2021. See less