Model Totem Pole Item Number: 2651/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A carved argillite model totem pole with a flat rectangular base. The figures on the pole, from bottom to top, include the following: a beaver, a raven with its beak tucked behind its own upturned tail, a human-like face, and an eagle.
Narrative
It is thought that the donor's father may have purchased the pole from Davidson in Haida Gwaii c. 1962, while he was working as a logger there. Robert Davidson (Sr., died 1969) was a carver, living in Old Massett at that time.
Item History
- Made by Robert Davidson Sr. (Maker) in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada during 1962
- Owned by Barbara Smith before April 28, 2005
- Received from Barbara Smith (Donor) on April 28, 2005
What
- Name
- Model Totem Pole
- Identification Number
- 2651/1
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- argillite stone
- Overall
- height 20.5 cm, width 4.7 cm, depth 5.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- Robert Davidson Sr. (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Barbara Smith
- Received from
- Barbara Smith (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1962
- Ownership Date
- before April 28, 2005
- Acquisition Date
- on April 28, 2005
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2651/0001