Mid 20th Century Hand Carved Patrick Seale Ketchikan Alaska Fog Woman Handcrafted Totem Pole Small Figurine - Signed

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This striking hand-carved totem pole is a masterfully crafted piece of Southeast Alaska Native art, carved from authentic old-growth Alaska … Read more This striking hand-carved totem pole is a masterfully crafted piece of Southeast Alaska Native art, carved from authentic old-growth Alaska Native cedar. The piece depicts the legendary tale of Fogwoman and Raven, a foundational story from the Pacific Northwest rain forests that explains the seasonal return of salmon. The totem features vibrant, traditional polychrome pigments highlighting the intricate details of Raven and Fogwoman, who holds a salmon to symbolize life and abundance. Signed on the base and accompanied by its original descriptive tag, this authentic cedar carving serves as both a beautiful decorative object and a significant cultural storyteller, perfect for collectors of Indigenous North American art or Pacific Northwest heritage pieces.
It is in great vintage condition.
Dimensions (approximately):
4.5" H x 2.5" L x 1.5" W See less