Indoor-Outdoor Organic Shou Sugi Ban Totem Sculpture #79 (Made-to-Order)

Indoor-Outdoor Totem in Shou Sugi Ban and Linseed Oil finish, will be made-to-order. Totem pictured in actually Totem #78, sold to client in Brooklyn. Custom indoor-outdoor base in 3/4” x 12” x 12” A36 Steel Plate (30 lbs). Totem stands roughly 76” tall.

Carved construction, including use of power and hand saws and grinders. Rounded blocks include some form of laminated construction. Sanded then treated with live flame. The Shou Sugi Ban treatment and Linseed Oil finish ensure weatherproof lifespan. Totems deemed for outdoor display will also include a very effective coat of Fine Paints of Europe Marine Varnish in a matte finish. Totem is easily assembled and secured through use of fixed 1/2” threaded rod and galvanized bolts and washers. This type of construction offers an easy and absolutely secure assembly.

Will offer free, in-person delivery and installation for addresses within 2 hours of DC, with additional nominal fees for greater travel distances. (Note: I have undertaken delivery and installations as far from DC as California. Any buyer wishing to discuss this kind of delivery/intallation service is welcome to reach out to discuss such options.) This totem otherwise ships in two boxes, a tube for the totem, hardware, and installation instructions and a second box for the base plate.

Finally, a more detailed word about shipping. Shipping these pieces is expensive, both for the transit and for the time and materials that goes into the packaging. Although free shipping is offered for CONUS destinations, please know that the actual shipping costs are *very* significant at my end, especially in light of the ongoing fuel price increases associated with current events. I find, however, that my absorbing any extra shipping cost is sufficiently outweighed by having a safe delivery and a happy buyer. Free CONUS US Shipping.

A note about Made-to-Order pieces. The concept of offering an item as “Made-to-Order” is to confirm that a specific piece described in a made-to-order listing has been sold but can readily be duplicated and issued under a new totem number. Pieces that are made-to-order are essentially commissioned sculptures that will closely adhere to the general size and style of the original piece. The best way to pursue a Made-to-Order totem is to reach out and express an interest in a particular design. I will then create a rough drawing and project proposal for your review and approval. Once I begin a commissioned piece, I send photos of the sculpture in various stages of progress. Payment for made-to-order items will occur once the piece is complete and a special listing has been created for check out.

Why My Totems Are Numbered and Not Named:
Totemic structures, arising independently across a myriad of civilizations and histories, are ancient and aspirational expressions. They were, I firmly believe, originally conceived to bring comfort and provide direction—both literally and figuratively—and to invite people to gather around a common center, triggering very personal and primal emotions. As such, my sense is that they tend to speak for themselves and derive no benefit from the application of any leading verbal cue or title.