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Some minor wear consistent with age.

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This is an Aboriginal milkwood ancestral figure with incised design from Yirrkala, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. Milkwood is a preferred wood for Yol? U artists for making sculptures. These sculptures often depict ancestral beings and are decorated with clan designs. Key features of the figure. Material: Carved from milkwood. Design: Features incised clan designs, reflecting the cultural significance of the Yol? U people. Origin: From Yirrkala, Arnhem Land, a region known for its rich Aboriginal art. Cultural significance: Represents an ancestral figure, embodying the stories and beliefs of the Aboriginal people. Use: Such figures can be used in ceremonies or serve as representations of spirits. Motifs: Geometric designs, like the diamond shapes, may have deeper symbolic meanings beyond decoration. Comparison: Similar sculptures are made from various woods and can represent different beings, such as bird spirits or deceased people. Context: The Yol? U people have a long history of creating wooden sculptures that are integral to their cultural heritage.

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This product is a vintage hand-carved wooden African family totem that stands at 13 inches tall. The excellent carving showcases intricate details and cultural significance, making it a unique and collectible piece. Handmade with care and attention to detail, this African family totem is a representation of traditional African culture and heritage.

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Super dense hardwood perhaps and most likely KOA. Heavy singular piece carving. Imported in the early 1960s. I simply and sadly do not have the space. Stay tuned for more pieces from this collection. 60″ Tall x 11″ Wide x 7 Deep. Weight approximately 95-110 lbs. The Totem base is not level and has a lean. It must be propped to stay up. There is an anchoring system on the back.

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Blue Mahoe primitive Jamaican wood carving ooak beautiful depiction of love and unity. Please leave feedback if so inclined. Feel free to ask questions. Visit my store to view more Treasures. Jammie’s House of Lost TREASURES. WE FIND IT SO YOU CAN TREASURE IT.

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A never displayed, hand carved wood, standing tiki god / totem. It has a removable lei / necklace wrapped around its waist. IMPORTANT: There is a fissure / split in the wood grain. They have been in climate controlled storage since acquired. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The item comes from a PET FREE & SMOKE FREE HOME. Photos represent actual item. See photos for condition of item. Imperfections are called out if there are any. Each item will be packaged extremely well to insure its integrity. You will be held accountable. I pride myself on my feedback and will try my best to resolve any problems that may arise.

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If you need more details please let me know. The sculpture is tilted three degrees to the left.

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Vintage Hand Carved Double Wooden Head Totem Pole. Primitive Art-African Sculpture / Figurine. Height is approximately 14.5 Tall. Condition is Ver Good. There are some nicks in the black paint and a slice on the top (obviously made when originally carved). Please see all pictures as they show conditions, details and measurements.

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Vintage & detailed hand-carved wooded sculpture standing 8 high. While I do not have the detailed history on this hand carved primitive piece, overall the sculpture is in very good condition. Please see all pictures for overall condition and level of high detail with the facial features, etc. Has been stained at some point in it’s history. Please see my other listings for other primitive, cultural & Native American vintage artifacts. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American: US\1935-Now\Fetishes & Totems”. The seller is “mdt_solutions” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Culture: Native American: US
• Handmade: Yes

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This piece has amazing detailing to it and is a really nice size measuring 22.5 tall. It has really great inlaid detailing also for the eyes and earring. There is some surface wear from age which is to be expected. Please see all photos for details and feel free to ask any questions. Please keep in mind that the majority of the items in my store are used, vintage or antique. I try to list every item accurately and to the best of my ability including any damage that I may find. There may be surface wear, scuffing or minor things to items that would come with normal use so if there is something specific you are concerned about please ask. If you are unhappy with an item please send me a message and let me know. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “dingo589″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Wallis and Futuna, Gambia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Poland, Oman, Suriname, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Argentina, Guinea-Bissau, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Bhutan, Senegal, Togo, Ireland, Qatar, Burundi, Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia, Equatorial Guinea, Thailand, Aruba, Sweden, Iceland, Macedonia, Belgium, Israel, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Benin, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Italy, Swaziland, Tanzania, Pakistan, Burkina Faso, Panama, Singapore, Kyrgyzstan, Switzerland, Djibouti, Chile, China, Mali, Botswana, Republic of Croatia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Portugal, Malta, Tajikistan, Vietnam, Cayman Islands, Paraguay, Saint Helena, Cyprus, Seychelles, Rwanda, Bangladesh, Australia, Austria, Sri Lanka, Gabon Republic, Zimbabwe, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Norway, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Kiribati, Turkmenistan, Grenada, Greece, Haiti, Greenland, Yemen, Afghanistan, Montenegro, Mongolia, Nepal, Bahamas, Bahrain, United Kingdom, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Angola, Western Samoa, France, Mozambique, Namibia, Peru, Denmark, Guatemala, Solomon Islands, Vatican City State, Sierra Leone, Nauru, Anguilla, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Cameroon, Guyana, Azerbaijan Republic, Macau, Georgia, Tonga, San Marino, Eritrea, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Morocco, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Mauritania, Belize, Philippines, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Colombia, Spain, Estonia, Bermuda, Montserrat, Zambia, South Korea, Vanuatu, Ecuador, Albania, Ethiopia, Monaco, Niger, Laos, Ghana, Cape Verde Islands, Moldova, Madagascar, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Lebanon, Liberia, Bolivia, Maldives, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Central African Republic, Lesotho, Nigeria, Mauritius, Saint Lucia, Jordan, Guinea, Canada, Turks and Caicos Islands, Chad, Andorra, Romania, Costa Rica, India, Mexico, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Lithuania, Trinidad and Tobago, Malawi, Nicaragua, Finland, Tunisia, Luxembourg, Uganda, Brazil, Turkey, Germany, Egypt, Latvia, Jamaica, South Africa, Brunei Darussalam, Honduras.

• Region of Origin: US
• Handmade: Yes
• Artist: Unknown
• Style: Vintage, Folk Art
• Item Height: 22.5\
• Item Width: 6.5\
• Material: Wood
• Type: Sculpture
• Subject: Figures
• Culture: Native American
• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
• Color: Brown
• Placement: table
• Year of Production: Unknown
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: Unknown
• ID: LG4876.58.78.155.FP21

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