Description: This impressive 7+ foot totem pole was hand carved by American folk artist Leo Smith in the 1970s. The weathered pole showcases intricate details and represents the culture and heritage of the United States. The piece comes from Wisconsin and has an ownership history available. The totem pole is a unique and valuable addition to any collection, it was handmade by the artist. This piece is perfect for anyone interested in collecting folk art and Native American art. Two small loose pieces on the very bottom front, pictured, the pieces will ship with the pole. No attempts at repair have been made. Weathering mainly impacted the bottom of the pole but is still very solid. This piece was outside for 50+ years, slightly sheltered, brought inside last year. Leo carved a mosquito around the same time that is valued at about $600,000, Leo states this piece's value to be enough to cover costs of 5 bachelor degrees. This piece has not been appraised. My grandfather traded Leo Smith a wrought iron fence for this totem pole in 1974, the fence still stands around the Smith's home. Leo Smith was featured in an episode of KSMQs "Off 90" and many of his works were in the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in 2018. Recommend Buyer to purchase separate shipping insurance.
Price: 209999 USD
Location: Winona, Minnesota
End Time: 2024-12-24T21:17:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Sculpture
Year of Production: 1970
Production Technique: Carving
