Totem Pole Model 1870 - 1900

This "Totem Pole Model" is a carved model of a traditional Northwest Coast totem pole, created by Haida artist Charles Edenshaw between 1870 and 1900. The model, crafted from argillite, features a series of stylized human and animal figures, characteristic of Haida art. Edenshaw was a renowned Haida artist, known for his masterful use of form and detail. This miniature example of his work showcases the complex narratives and symbolic imagery found in Northwest Coast art. Currently residing in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the "Totem Pole Model" stands at 16 1/4 inches tall and 3 1/4 inches wide.