22” & 17” Architectural Hand-Carved Wood Totem Duo Organic Modern Sculpture 1970

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A gallery-level pair of hand-carved wooden totems, sculpted in the 1970s in the organic modern tradition. Crafted in Canada, this … Read more A gallery-level pair of hand-carved wooden totems, sculpted in the 1970s in the organic modern tradition. Crafted in Canada, this duo reflects the era’s studio woodworking movement, where sculptors shaped solid hardwood into tall architectural forms with faceted planes and warm, expressive grain.

Each piece rises in a clean, tapered silhouette — 22 inches and 17.25 inches — creating a commanding staggered composition. The taller form anchors the display with vertical presence, while the shorter counterpart adds balance and visual rhythm. Together, they read not as décor, but as sculptural objects with quiet monumentality. See less