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105" Tall Hand Carved Figural Wood Spirit Animals Tree Trunk Totem Sculpture

$5,895
£4,485.23
€5,167.90
CA$8,369.05
A$8,978.50
CHF 4,815.88
MX$108,099.92
NOK 60,709.85
SEK 55,358.97
DKK 38,611.12

About the Item

Towering at an awe-inspiring 105 inches—nearly nine feet—this hand-carved totem pole rises with a gravitational pull, commanding both space and attention. Its vertical sweep unfolds a mythic tableau of intricately rendered figures: bearded wise men whose solemn expressions evoke age-old sagas; Native American chiefs engraved with stoic grace; enchanted spirits drifting in and out of breath; and woodland creatures peering from natural hollows, as though the forest itself breathed life into the wood. The figures are not merely decorative—they resonate with whispers of ancestral memory, each nuance carved with reverence and narrative intent. The totem retains the sculptor’s signature—initials “WD” alongside the date “95”—a quiet yet tactile affirmation of authorship. Acquired with its story intact, the sculpture radiates a raw, spiritual energy, inviting onlookers to discover the hidden wonders nestled in its grooves: the deep-set eyes of figures, the texture of carved fur, the arc of a flowing beard, and the way a single feather thrusts outward, imbuing the piece with motion and life. No additional support required, as if still rooted in the earth. The choice of wood—possibly cedar, juniper, or aspen—imbues the surface with a soft, weathered patina. This totem is more than a decorative object—it is a cultural artifact, sculptural monument, and immersive narrative. As light plays across its deeply carved reliefs, the faces and figures shift in expressiveness; the totem invites movement, close scrutiny, and respectful contemplation of the lineage it channels. It lives as an altar to creativity, memory, and the elemental forces of nature. Dimensions: 25" Deep x 33.5"Wide x 105" High
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 105 in (266.7 cm)Width: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Depth: 25 in (63.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1995
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chattanooga, TN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2255342629742

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