Cedar Totem Pole

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by Potteryplease, Apr 21, 2026 at 11:00 PM.

  1. Potteryplease

    Potteryplease Well-Known Member

    I recently found this in Dallas, Texas, on a brief get-away vacation.

    It measures 12.5" / 31.5cm tall. The bottom seems to say 'Alfonso ...x.. G.' But I can't find any carver by that name.

    I'd love to get anyone's opinions on the name, origin, and stylistic quirks, especially from my esteemed friends @komokwa, @all_fakes, and @2manybooks.

    Thanks in advance.

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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Well........ it's out of Alaska..
    Low grade tourist item..
    the basic shape is very loosely based on the Chief Shakes pole....


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    ...which was a mainstay for tourist shop carvings of model poles since it was raised in 1895....

    I'd guesstimate .... 1940 to 1950.... as a lot of US military in Alaska at that time drove the market...... and artists of this caliber were banging them out to help put food on the table... without addressing the proper form line designs to go with the crest figures .
     
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