FINE AUTHENTIC OLD NORTHWEST COAST HAIDA ARGILLITE TOTEM RUFUS MOODY

The totem features great well carved imagery featuring a diving killer whale and a raven at the bottom. The totem stands 4 1/2" tall with a rectangular base measuring 2" x 1 3/4 and is is in excellent condition for its age with no damages or repairs. Signed "Rufus Moody CM " to the base. Rufus Moody came from a the wolf clan of the Tanu and was from a long lineage of carvers. He was awarded the Canada Medal in 1976 and inscribed CM on his totems after receiving the award.

The totem is fully guaranteed to be 100 % real argillite, hand carved and old. Argillite is the slate black rock that is only found in the Queen Charlotte Islands of British Columbia and all known reserves are the sole and closely guarded property of the Haida tribe. This museum quality totem will make a great display item and a fine addition to anyone's collection. Please check out other current offerings including a great Tlingit and Kwakiutl totem poles , Salish and Makah baskets and some great early Inuit carvings.

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This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Canada\ Aboriginal". The seller is "richmojoe" and is located in Northwest Coast. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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