Model Totem Pole Item Number: 2791/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Model totem pole on a circular red base depicting a crouching brown bear, with killer whale and spotted eagle at top. Eagle has outstretched wings attached with nails. Colours used are black, red, green, brown, gold and greyish white.
Narrative
Full credit line: "Wonderful memories of our 'Mom' Jacqueline S. McGregor and her 'Dad,' our 'Bompie,' Jack S. Skinner."
Item History
- Made by George Walkus (Maker) in Smith Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Takus, British Columbia, Canada during 1922
- Owned by Lynn S. Mattson and Jill R. Remus before March 17, 2010
- Received from Lynn S. Mattson (Donor) and Jill R. Remus (Donor) on March 17, 2010
What
- Name
- Model Totem Pole
- Identification Number
- 2791/2
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- wood, paint, lacquer and metal
- Overall
- height 41.9 cm, width 12.0 cm, depth 11.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- George Walkus (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Lynn S. Mattson and Jill R. Remus
- Received from
- Lynn S. Mattson (Donor) and Jill R. Remus (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Smith Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Takus, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1922
- Ownership Date
- before March 17, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on March 17, 2010
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 22
- Accession Number
- 2791/0002