Description: This early four figure totem carved talking stick is a magnificent piece of historic Native American art . The carving includes four totes figures with vibrant colors using nature sourced dyes and pigments making it a true collector's item. Its provenance and ownership history are not available, but was told that it was brought back from Alaska in 1940. The talking stick is a symbol of communication and strength in the Native American culture. This particular piece is from the North Western United States. It is a unique addition to any collection and is sure to be a conversation starter. Talking stick, also called a speaker's staff, is an instrument of Indigenous democracy used by a number of Indigenous communities, especially those in the Pacific Northwest nations of North America. The talking stick may be passed around a group, as multiple people speak in turn, or used only by leaders as a symbol of their authority and right to speak in public. Among many of the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, talking sticks are carved wooden staffs, which can either bear a single crest at the top or be fully carved with heraldic clan crests of the chief or hereditary political spokesman. The staffs can include shell inlay. The staffs resemble small totem poles and are still used ceremonially today. At gatherings, especially potlatches, a chief or their designated speaker holds the talking stick and makes announcements. The speaker thumps the stick on the ground for emphasis. Thanks for viewing my listing!
Price: 135 USD
Location: Chicago, Illinois
End Time: 2024-09-28T21:30:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12.99 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: North West
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Artisan: unsigned
Tribal Affiliation: Unknown
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Culture: Native American: US
