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Early Charlie James Kwakiutl Beam Crest Totem Carving browse these categories for related items... Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Sculpture: Pre 1930: Item # 924239
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| Carved by Charlie James circa 1920, I only know of a couple of these type of carvings in existence, two in private hands plus this one and a couple in BC museum collections. Referred to as beam crests, they we're intended to hang on a wall or over a door way, some thought is that they may been carved for Native use rather than tourist trade. The carving consists of an individually carved and painted Thunderbird looking down upon a mythological sisuitl or double headed serpent. Executed in red cedar. The carving is in excellent original condition, the second tongue is now in place. | ||
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