{"product_id":"tlingit-totem-pin","title":"Tlingit Totem Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. 1950\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2\" H x .375\" L x .4375\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Crafted from Walrus Ivory with Painted Subtle Red and Black Details like Mouths, Eyes, and Markings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTlingit totem pins (often brooches, lapel pins, or hat pins) are small jewelry pieces inspired by the iconic totem poles of the Tlingit people, an Indigenous group from Southeast Alaska and the Pacific Northwest Coast. These pins typically feature miniature carved or cast representations of stacked totem figures—like ravens, eagles, bears, wolves, or frogs—symbolizing clan crests, family histories, legends, and spiritual beliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Tlingit totem poles are large cedar carvings that tell stories, mark heritage, or commemorate events, rather than objects of worship. Miniature versions, including pins, became popular as souvenirs and art forms in the 20th century, often crafted in sterling silver, scrimshaw, or other materials by Native or Alaska-based artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eProvenance:  From the Len and Toni Wood Private Collection, Laguna Beach, California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47337110274213,"sku":"5231-559","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/5231-559_1.jpg?v=1767133252","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/tlingit-totem-pin","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}