this talking stick was carved by salish artist david nahanee.the talking stick was used in native north american tribes at council meetings. it was used as courtesy not to interrupt a chief when he was speaking. the talking stick was then passed to the next council member who wished to speak.the talking stick was carved by salish artist david nahanee.the stick is carved with the motif of thunderbird,bear,killer whale,serpant and frog.the dimensions 71 1/2"x 2 1/2" signed by the artist david nahanee.
Regional & Ethnic Antiques
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