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Sam Williams Totem Poles

Sam Williams Signed Northwest Coast Nuu-chah-nulth Carved Wood Totem Pole
Sam Williams Signed Northwest Coast Nuu-chah-nulth Carved Wood Totem Pole

Sam Williams Signed Northwest Coast Nuu-chah-nulth Carved Wood Totem Pole

By Sam Williams

Located in Studio City, CA

A striking hand carved Pacific Northwest Coast totem pole by Nuu-chah-nulth artist Sam Williams (1884?

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Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

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Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood TOTEM Pole by Sam Williams
Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood TOTEM Pole by Sam Williams

Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood TOTEM Pole by Sam Williams

By Sam Williams

Located in San Diego, CA

A fine example attributed to master Nuu-chah-nulth carver Sam Williams (1884-1979), circa 1930s. Sam Williams who started carving for the Ye Olde Curiosity shop in Seattle, WA in the...

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Early 20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

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Large Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood Totem Pole by Sam Williams
Large Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood Totem Pole by Sam Williams

Large Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood Totem Pole by Sam Williams

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Located in San Diego, CA

A fine example attributed to master Nuu-chah-nulth carver Sam Williams (1884-1979), circa 1930s. Sam Williams who started carving for the Ye Olde Curiosity shop in Seattle, WA in the...

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Early 20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

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Wood

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Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.

American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

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