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Northwest Coast Darren Yelton Talking Stick
Estimate:
$400 - $800
Passed
Live Auction
April Exceptional Estates Auction
Category
Description
Carved beaver and bald eagle talking stick by Darren Yelton. Darren began carving after high school full-time exclusively in wood and studied under Marvin Dana Baker and his father, all from the Squamish Indian Band. The following year he assumed the duties as a totem pole carver in the Thunderbird Park Carving program. Darren has developed his own unique West Coast style, incorporating images of animals that come from family crests and legends common to the Coast Salish Community. Approx. 48 1/4" long x 2 1/2" x 2 1/2". Marked on back "Carved by Darren Yelton Squamish Bald Eagle He Who Brings Power" This item can be shipped in-house.
Condition
Light surface wear with a couple of nick to the back edge. No cracks. See images for more details on condition.