Modular Colorblock totem, based on 2x8 and 2x4 dimensional Douglas Fir. This larger-scale totem stands roughly 62” tall and can be placed in most outdoor settings. It has a fully upright stance and eye-catching color scheme and sits securely on its 12” x12” x 3/4” A36 Steel Plate base on fixed rubber foot pads.
Sanded then treated with multiple coats of outdoor stain and the finest quality marine varnish. The stain and seal treatment ensures a weatherproof, bug-proof lifespan. Six pieces in total including one burned and oiled piece and a short section of black rebar. Easily assembled sequentially via a series of 3/8” hanger bolts, all pre-installed and hidden on the back side.
Because it breaks down easily, this totem can be safely and effectively shipped in a single box for the base and a second box or tube for the body pieces. Assembly is remarkably straightforward and easy and most buyers can accomplish the project in 10-15 minutes with a pair of 3/4” and 5/8” wrenches or a simple set of pliers. Free Shipping to CONUS. Additionally, for buyers within 2 hours of DC, I offer free delivery and installation.
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.
