4' Hand Carved Totem Poles 4 ft Peyote Bird Totems Frank Gallagher

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4' Hand Carved Totem Poles 4 ft Peyote Bird Totems Frank Gallagher
For your consideration here is a fabulous hand carved totem pole with the symbolic Peyote Bird as the focal point on top. The other carvings depict faces of deities or animals that have special meaning to the Native culture. Number of animals may vary, depending on height of totem.
This one stands about 4 foot tall.
Signed by the artist.
This is a free standing version, which has a wider base. Shipped with the wings detached, which just needs to be screwed back on. (Small Indian not included)
We are authorized dealers and are pleased to offer the iconic hand carved Wooden Totem Poles by the famous Gallagher family! The Gallaghers were the original carvers of the famous Cigar Store Indians that became a symbol of tobacco stores and trading posts in the Southwest. They are also skilled carvers of totem poles, animal and bird statues, and custom orders.
~ Frank Gallagher's ancestor, one of the first wooden Indian carvers, started carving his Indians in the 1840's. His great, great grandson Frank is known to be one of approximately 12 true full-blooded Man-Dan Indians still living. Unfortunately, the Man-Dan village was infected by small pox which practically wiped out the entire tribe. Frank's ancestor however, was away from the village at the time, working for a furniture maker. The furniture maker's name was Samuel Gallagher. Following the custom of Indian laborers of that era, Frank took his employer's last name as his own. One of the original Wooden Indians are on display in the Smithsonian Institute. The Gallaghers continue the art of carving as their ancestor would want it; the old way - the right way - by hand. A copy of Arizona Highways magazine with a two page story highlighting the Gallagher family will accompany each sculpture. ~
SENSATIONAL AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN HANDCRAFTED TOTEM POLE BY THE FAMOUS GALLAGHER FAMILY!
UNIQUE AND A TRUE SOUTHWESTERN ICON!
GREAT ITEM TO ENHANCE YOUR BUSINESS OR HOME WITH!
(Please note that this item is individually handmade and may have some artistic differences than pictured. All hand carved sculptures are unique one-of-a-kind pieces with its individuality, colors and details. This is representative of what you will be getting. Typically, these are custom carved at time of order. Please allow 30-40 days for processing and shipment. Shipped direct from maker's location)
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Shipping Terms
Item will ship within 30-40 business days of cleared payment unless otherwise noted. We ship via UPS Ground of truck freight to confirmed addresses only. Any customized orders will require an extra 10 days for actual shipment. Shipping costs include postage, packaging, insurance and delivery confirmation. Insurance is provided through a third party insurer. Please allow up to 10 days for transit time, depending on your location.