Thanks, I'm learning slowly but surely ~
Thank you. This one seems similar as well, signed by Leslie John - note lower details.[ATTACH]
Stands 20 inches. I felt it had some merit. The lower facial images caught my eye and would like to know more. The sharp carving style & lines I...
Thanks for the correction. To my understanding, the vast majority of the carvings were indeed 'Tiki' - I read that some Northwest style totems...
That does sum up Sausalito back then - a lot of creative people - economically diverse as well. Big money rolled in and the soul faded away. Some...
Yes the photos are of Barny - he did much of the carving, but had assistants & there were other carvers works at TJ. I remember some really big...
In the 1960's Tiki Junction of Sausalito Cal. was created by carver West. My father had his rail car office at the junction - this is where he...
Appears to be chased copper or brass with a Arts and Crafts influence. Would have a balance wheel escapement like a watch or alarm clock. Nice...
Omitted the sellers story originally seeing it could be total BS or possibly accurate. Wanted to see what you folks in the know thought simply on...
I appreciate the input by all who have chimed in on this piece. Known origin a bit more of a challenge when unsigned. Info I got from the seller,...
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