This diminutive Thunderbird, Wolf and Frog model totem carving was executed with astonishing precision. It measures 10.5 x 3 x 3 inches, priced at $550. The amazing cleanliness of the carving in combination with the powerful flow and balance of the design elements make this piece a real gem. Please check out the photos.

The model totem form is very frequently FAKED, sadly. Please study this authentic signed original piece and behold the balance, proportion, and flow of all carved elements. Faked sweat-shop copies cannot hope to ever approach this level of expression and mastery.

The Thunderbird reigns supreme at the top of the pole, then comes the Wolf at center, and the tiny Frog is at the bottom, closest to the earth. If you love woodworking and/or carving at all, do take a moment to relish the incredible technique on display here. It’s masterful.

The artist was born in September of 1952, on the Ditidaht Reservation (Nitinaht Lake) located on the west coast of Vancouver Island in the province of British Columbia, Canada.

He is a member of the Ditidaht First Nation, which is itself part of the larger Nuu-cha-nulth (Nootka) Nation of the Pacific Northwest Coast Natives. Nuu-cha-nulth means ‘people along the islands’.

The artist is from a well-known family of carvers who have distinguished themselves with their colorful totem poles. When he can get chestnut wood, he sometimes prefers it over the more traditional cedar wood for carving.

Thunderbirds, frogs, Orca whales, wild men and salmon are all favorite subjects.

The artist is noted for his wood carving, gold and silver smithing work, painting, and print making. Harvey brings the graphic style of his family and the Nuu-cha-nulth people to all his artwork.

The British Museum collection contains several silkscreen prints designed and produced by him.