2500 - Large North American Hadia or Tilngit Tribes Painted Wooden Totem Pole Model. 19th century A.D. Modelled in half-round with a carved eagle perched at the top, below an animal with a long tongue and ears, an anthropomorphic figure holding a frog and a raven at the bottom; green and yellow pigment on the surface. See The British Museum, museum number Am1987,Q.2. 9.25 kg, 141 cm (55 1/2 in.).

Large North American Hadia or Tilngit Tribes Painted Wooden Totem Pole Model. 19th century A.D. Modelled in half-round with a carved eagle perched at the top, below an animal with a long tongue and ears, an anthropomorphic figure holding a frog and a raven at the bottom; green and yellow pigment on the surface. See The British Museum, museum number Am1987,Q.2. 9.25 kg, 141 cm (55 1/2 in.). From an unidentified artist, N.W. Canada. Ex Bonhams, Native American Art, 11 December 2018, Lot 402. Acquired on the UK art market. From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.