Antique North West Pacific coast carved and painted bone totem pole They are also worn in

They are also worn in Marriage ceremonies where they serve as part of a “bride price”

The detail on the end is fascinating

The two large cowries are attached to either end of a piece of what looks like bamboo on which the fofona hangs

In the tree behind is a possum and the moon or sun is picked out in deeper carving as a white disk

A nice 19th Century solid bronze manilla with great colour and patina

Antique North West Pacific coast carved and painted bone totem pole They are also worn inSuperb and unusual antique carved bone totem pole. These were carved by the tribes that lived along the Pacific North West Coast of the US and Canada and were sold as tourist souvenirs to generate income. This is a lovely Victorian example and, although most of the paint has work=n off over the last century, the highlighting is still visible in red and black. The bone has gained a lovely deep colour and a rich patina over the years. On the back there