Model Totem Pole Item Number: 2785/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved and painted model totem pole nailed to a squared base. Perched on the large ears of the top figure of the pole is a bird with outstretched wings grasping a spotted seal in its talons. The green, red and black painted figures in the pole include three birds and a human dangling from the clenched teeth of a wolf.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Peter Roaf before February 5, 2010
- Received from Peter Roaf (Donor) on February 5, 2010
What
- Name
- Model Totem Pole
- Identification Number
- 2785/1
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- wood, paint and metal
- Overall
- height 105.0 cm, width 14.0 cm, depth 9.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida ?
- Previous Owner
- Peter Roaf
- Received from
- Peter Roaf (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before February 5, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on February 5, 2010
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2785/0001