Model Totem Pole Item Number: 2791/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved and painted model totem pole nailed onto square base. Represented, top to bottom, are a small eagle with white head and yellow beak perched atop the curled tail of a killer whale with narrow pointed dorsal fin diving down to touch the head of a seated bear with red front paws raised up in the air.
Narrative
Full credit line: "Wonderful memories of our 'Mom' Jacqueline S. McGregor and her 'Dad,' our 'Bompie,' Jack S. Skinner."
Item History
- Made by Moses Alexcee (Maker) in Port Simpson, British Columbia, Canada and Lax Kw'alaams, British Columbia, Canada before 1953
- 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
- 2791/6
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- wood, paint and metal
- Overall
- height 31.5 cm, width 6.0 cm, depth 8.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tsimshian
- Creator
- Moses Alexcee (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
- Port Simpson, British Columbia, Canada and Lax Kw'alaams, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1953
- Ownership Date
- before March 17, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on March 17, 2010
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2791/0006