#33 • Nuu-chah-nulth Wooden Totem Poles - Wilson A. Williams & Jimmy John

Part of September 2024 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $750.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic Objects

Two intricately carved and incised vintage British Columbia Nuu-chah-nulth wooden totem poles, one depicting a raven with salmon held within its beak, sitting upon a beaver. Signed in pencil on the back by master carver Wilson A. Williams (Ditidaht First Nation,1908-1965) of the esteemed Williams family of carvers. The second is a fine hand carved totem pole depicting an eagle who has just landed between the ears of a bear, who himself is holding a human captive. Signed on the back by former Yuquot Chief Jimmy John (Friendly Cove, 1876-1978), a direct descendant of Chief Maquinna. Both sit upon wooden bases, the largest totem measuring approximately 6.25" x 6.25" x 27" tall.