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The listing, Native American Totem??? You tell me all I know is it's Cool:) Estate Find has ended.

Native American Totem??? You tell me all I know is it's Cool:) Estate Find. I am not even going to venture a guess to what this is.. LOL it measures 11 inches tall and 3 inches wide it is triangular with 3 sides. Thanks so much for looking, fanning, and watching!!

Questions & Comments

Does the Febreeze come with? Lol! I'm kidding. Very cool! Watching for now

Mar 23rd, 2014 at 6:59:53 AM PDT by

LOL I think to P.O would frown upon that:) Fanned you as well thanks for looking!!

Mar 23rd, 2014 at 8:53:45 AM PDT by

Yes I agree, probably MAYAN....and yes the Mexican artisans, and craftsmen are without a doubt among the most well trained and skilled as it is an art passed down through generations! Fabulous auction! F&W!

Mar 26th, 2014 at 8:36:27 AM PDT by

How cool I love Jewelry from Mexico they are indeed wonderful craftsman!! Thanks so much for looking;)

Mar 27th, 2014 at 8:04:18 AM PDT by

Its a Tiki Totem. Probably from Hawaii or other Island. Its not Native American. But nevertheless, STill very cool and collectible. Great Auction.

Mar 27th, 2014 at 9:45:35 AM PDT by

Awesome!! I know some people are doing tiki themed rooms and bars:) I hope the winner loves it!!

Apr 1st, 2014 at 8:03:39 AM PDT by

Couple questions. Is this wood? And is there any markings maybe a signature mark? Also do you think it may have been hand carved? Thank you for any info.

Mar 21st, 2014 at 6:02:27 PM PDT by

Yes it is wood the photo of the back gives a better view of the wood. I could not find any obvious markings and It is definitely hand carved. Thanks so much I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

Mar 21st, 2014 at 8:38:50 PM PDT by

Great auction!!

Mar 26th, 2014 at 1:42:31 PM PDT by

Thanks I think so too!! Good luck if you decide to bid;)

Mar 27th, 2014 at 8:00:46 AM PDT by

I have so enjoyed this auction & bravo to stevenwalker10297 for preserving a wonderful tradiiton of carvers. Your work is fantastic & I hope this skill stays for many generations to come. I am sooo excited to see how this ends even more than my own auctions..lol..You should give a class called "how to find super cool stuff at estate sales 101" no joke :)

Apr 4th, 2014 at 5:00:12 PM PDT by

Yes thanks to everyone who has shared their thoughts and comments:) You are so sweet to compliment me!! I just look on craigslist to find estate sales I try to shop a few times a week at resale stores and I just look for interesting things!! I am from the Midwest and when I moved here to Seattle I was so surprised at what people just get rid of.. LOL these people have no idea what a struggling economy is:) Have a wonderful weekend!!

Apr 5th, 2014 at 10:52:10 AM PDT by

Just thought I'd let you know. We carve walrus tusk ivory on my father's side of the family in Anchorage. My Uncle Stan carved 2 Healing heart Totem poles for children lost from drugs and alcohol. There are wonderful videos of these being carved under the direction of him. The carvers from all over Alaska worked on these. Uncle Stan selected the cedar poles and did a great deal of the carving before the community joined in. I am proud of my heritage and can tell you that some of the finest carvers come from Alaska.

Apr 4th, 2014 at 9:14:22 AM PDT by

Awwweee that is so cool. I believe I have met your wife before she helped out with a carved soapstone walrus auction about a month ago:) Thanks so much for keeping tradition alive!!

Apr 5th, 2014 at 10:56:44 AM PDT by

I am a carver from a long line of carvers. My uncle Stan Marsden is a Master Carver. He is Chief of the Killer Whale Clan of the (Tshimsian) Tribe from Canada, but a member of the only reservation in Alaska, Metlakatla. This is an island located on the Southeast tip of Alaska, known also as Annette Island. He is world famous for carving totem poles. The carving you have is South Pacific.

Apr 4th, 2014 at 9:02:05 AM PDT by

I have a dream to visit Alaska a will definitely have to see some carving work if I can ever make it up that way. I just love living in the Northwest there are some many interesting cultures to learn about:) Fanned you!!

Apr 5th, 2014 at 10:58:36 AM PDT by

I have 2, got them from Cancun! Love em! They mean a lot to me, sitting at both ends of my desk! :)

Apr 3rd, 2014 at 6:41:42 PM PDT by

That is so sweet what a great souvenir from a great trip:) fanned you!!

Apr 5th, 2014 at 11:00:26 AM PDT by

WOW....nice auction!!

Apr 3rd, 2014 at 12:32:23 AM PDT by

:) I am so glad you found this one!!

Apr 3rd, 2014 at 12:44:52 AM PDT by

i see this before or almost the same in survival on tv,was like the immunity item,dont remenber if was on an island on america or hawaii,but for the dress i think is a mayan priest

Apr 2nd, 2014 at 5:00:16 PM PDT by

Fanned you and thanks for sharing!!

Apr 3rd, 2014 at 12:45:54 AM PDT by

Good auction! As a enrolled tribal member, I truly appreciate your honesty, Jennifer, in not professing to know what this items is....or touting it as truly Native (North) American....which technically it IS even if it is from South or Central America! Been watching this auction just cuz it is fun! Pilamaya! Diane

Apr 2nd, 2014 at 2:53:26 PM PDT by

Thanks I think you taught me a lesson sometime last year :) LOL Now when in doubt I try to guess but that is it!! You look beautiful in your picture I love Native American jewelry. I am also a fan.

Apr 3rd, 2014 at 12:50:10 AM PDT by

Yeah, it's got an Aztek or mayan feel to it, probably not old enough for toltek or olmec. Note that the warrior (for such I judge him to be) is KNEELING, as before a priest, which pretty much gets rid of the Native American connection, and maybe even the polynesian possibilities...neither were really into warrior priests like the central and south American indians were. That's my best guess! Regardless of origin, it's definitely a STRIKING AND EXCITING piece, worthy of anyones collection (I'd certainly like it in MINE!), and One Heck of a Fine Auction!! BRAVO! JENNIFER!!

Apr 1st, 2014 at 2:23:19 PM PDT by

Thanks so much I value your opinion very much. I know Native American stuff is a real passion for you so I am so glad you chimed in. Good luck to you!!! You are so sweet thanks I needed some positivity today LOL

Apr 3rd, 2014 at 12:57:35 AM PDT by

So awesome !!!!

Apr 1st, 2014 at 1:12:00 PM PDT by

:) Yea I am glad you like it!!

Apr 3rd, 2014 at 12:58:50 AM PDT by

great item! fanned and watching!

Apr 1st, 2014 at 4:25:54 AM PDT by

Thanks for stopping in fanned you too!!

Apr 1st, 2014 at 7:53:45 AM PDT by

F & W very interesting & nice piece ~ wishing high bids for you :-)

Mar 27th, 2014 at 5:54:05 AM PDT by

Thanks I thought it was a pretty totem;) That is so nice of you to say!!

Mar 27th, 2014 at 7:58:18 AM PDT by

it looks more MAYAN than Native American.like a tourist piece that the mexican craftsmen do so well.

Mar 25th, 2014 at 11:17:21 AM PDT by

Awesome thanks so much for sharing!!

Mar 27th, 2014 at 8:23:25 AM PDT by

Ok--God or Goddess--of corn harvest

Mar 24th, 2014 at 12:32:10 PM PDT by

That is awesome thanks:)

Mar 24th, 2014 at 7:40:03 PM PDT by

my guess is that it is possibly Aztec or Mayan--the corn maiden--looks like they are holding an ear of corn

Mar 24th, 2014 at 12:30:16 PM PDT by

Yes corn is certainly the theme of this piece:) I love the colors!!

Mar 24th, 2014 at 7:40:33 PM PDT by

Very unique item, great auction.

Mar 24th, 2014 at 8:44:11 AM PDT by

Thanks I am glad you like fanned you!!

Mar 24th, 2014 at 7:41:01 PM PDT by

Looks polynesian to me!

Mar 23rd, 2014 at 11:53:34 PM PDT by

Thanks I love hunting for goodies where I live is the most culturally diverse place in the country so it is always interesting to see what pops up:)

Mar 24th, 2014 at 7:42:41 PM PDT by

Oh so cool! Hawaiin or Inuit is my guess. Is it light weight as hawaii has that light weight wood they use for carvings. What he is holding in his hand would tell alot too.My friends live in hilo and should ask them. Now i have to know..lol..I think this would be a great mystery to solve....

Mar 23rd, 2014 at 11:03:00 PM PDT by

Yes the wood is fairly light:) I love solving mysteries too!!

Mar 24th, 2014 at 7:44:01 PM PDT by

It has Native American and possibly Hawaiian looks to it.

Mar 23rd, 2014 at 2:20:46 PM PDT by

It is a mystery to me it really could be anything of the cultures mentioned there are so many different cultures here in Seattle:) Fanned you!!

Mar 24th, 2014 at 7:45:48 PM PDT by

Seriously awesome auction! Lol! :))

Mar 23rd, 2014 at 11:30:43 AM PDT by

Thanks fanned you I like your profile picture!!

Mar 24th, 2014 at 7:51:04 PM PDT by

its African, possibly form Ghana

Mar 23rd, 2014 at 11:25:48 AM PDT by

Thanks I hope the winner will be able to determine its origins somehow:) LOL

Mar 24th, 2014 at 7:51:37 PM PDT by

F&W

Mar 23rd, 2014 at 5:15:31 AM PDT by

Thanks fanned you too!!

Mar 23rd, 2014 at 8:50:58 AM PDT by

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