Custom Totem Poles

Ordering a Custom Totem Pole:

Custom made Totem Poles are crafted from Pacific NorthWest Red Cedar. Naturally resistant to mold, mildew, and bugs, Western Red Cedar is the premium choice for custom works. Hand carved and finished with a coat of clear gloss sealer, leaving a shine that will last for years, decades if touched up once a year. Become a collector and patron of these timeless pieces that memorialize a personal story.

Let your imagination soar from a couple feet to 20-foot Totems, my poles are made with non-traditional techniques; Chainsaws are the main tool utilized to arrive at my desired form, then begins the hand carving and usage of various power tools and sanders to achieve the final result.

When creating a Custom Totem Pole there are two stylistic choices available if ordering a figure with wings as shown below. Feel free to reach out to talk figures, styles, and color (if needed/wanted).

The Stylized Thunderbird and Wolf Totem example shown below has its wings pierced through the body giving it a more natural look, while the custom “Totem Pole” commission of a World War Two bomber pinup has wings bolted to the back with six 6-in bolts, either of the two options is secure and comes down to stylistic preference. Not shown is a “relief” line down the back of the piece to let the wood move with the changing seasons, reduce weight, and control moisture.

All Totem Pole commissions can be made traditionally as well with a flattened and hollowed back (pictures coming soon) this saves on weight and can oftentimes produce two poles from the same piece.

Custom works require a 25% initial down payment, with the next 25% midway through the project, and final 50% payment upon shipping, if needed by a certain date a 10% flat additional rush fee is added to the project.