Carolyn Bernard Young
Weatherford, TX
In my beautiful studio, grateful every day for doing what I love in a place that feeds my soul.
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A totem pole for your wall, this ceramic collage is made of stoneware shards mounted to a poplar “stick”. The shards are covered with black slip, then carved in the sgraffito technique. Color is carefully inlaid before it is fired to 2167 degrees F. Finally the shards are mounted to a poplar “stick”, with bumpers at the bottom to protect your wall.
Click here to read more about my totem sticks and the inspiration behind them.
So what do these totems mean?
Deer – Known for its gentleness, the deer also represents power and intuition.
Feather – Feathers are often associated with warriors and chiefs, but they also represent prayer. Ancient Native Americans believed that prayers were carried to the Great Spirit on the wings of an eagle.
Spiral – The spiral is the most used symbol in the world. It is used by virtually every culture in some manner. For most North American tribes it symbolizes the life force, one’s personal path, or the creative spirit.
Wolf – Known as the teacher, the wolf totem also represents loyalty, courage, intuition, and incredible patience.
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Ready to hang
Ready to hang with a D hook on the back. Perfect for that slice of wall next to a door or window but would be beautiful in a grouping as well.
Handcrafted by the artist, personally
Supplies hand picked from the best US suppliers
Card explaining totems included
Exclusively featured here – you won’t find anywhere else
27 x 6 x 1″, stoneware, slips, mounted on poplar
©Carolyn Bernard Young
- Subject Matter: Native American totems
- Collections: Totem Sticks
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