North American Auction Company
Live Auction

Legends of the West: Western & Native American Sale

Sat, Sep 23, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 195

Large Cigar Store Plains Chief Totem Pole Carving

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Bid Increments

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$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
For your consideration is this large American Cigar Store Triple Head Carved Indian Totem Pole. Historically, these carvings would be placed outside of tobacco outlets, signifying to passerby that the establishment sold tobacco products. Features the top figure wearing a bison horn headdress and pendant necklace, the central figure wearing a ferronnière headband and the bottom figure wearing a raven headdress. This totem is impressively detailed, each face having an imposing presence. A totem is a spirit being, sacred object, or symbol that serves as an emblem of a group of people, such as a family, clan, lineage, or tribe. Usually a natural object or an animate being, as an animal or bird, this totem appears as a tribute / memorial to leaders of a clan / tribe. The piece shows good condition overall, with some light wear. This triple head Indian Totem measures 70.5"H x 20"W x 16"D approximately.

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