Model Totem Pole Item Number: Nb11.248 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small totem pole with five figures. Bottom to top: a bear, an unidentified four-legged mammal, a frog, a killer whale, and eagle. No base. A newspaper column entitled "totem poles" is glued on the back.
History Of Use
Model totem poles are made for the tourist trade, although they are non-traditional, they incorporate elements of traditional design and symbolism.
Narrative
Joe David identified this pole as a turn-of-the-century Nuu-chah-nulth pole. The pole was collected at Prince Rupert or Smithers, B.C.
Cultural Context
made for sale
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1920
- Collected during 1920
- Owned by A. E. Dilger
- Owned by G. H. Eaton before September 21, 1976
- Received from G. H. Eaton (Donor) on September 21, 1976
What
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth
- Previous Owner
- A. E. Dilger and G. H. Eaton
- Received from
- G. H. Eaton (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1920
- Collection Date
- during 1920
- Ownership Date
- before September 21, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on September 21, 1976
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 10
- Accession Number
- 0332/0003