Model Totem Pole Item Number: Nb7.338 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved model pole with, in descending order, a bird, bear, wolf(?), frog and bird-like figure with a human face. Pole has been painted an off-white colour, with extensive inscriptions on the back and bottom.
Item History
- Made by Charlie Derrick (Maker) in Kitwanga, British Columbia, Canada and Gitwangak, British Columbia, Canada during 1931
- Owned by Donald Krause before April 29, 1989
- Owned by Bryce Lea during 1931
- Received from Donald Krause (Donor) on April 29, 1989
What
- Name
- Model Totem Pole
- Identification Number
- Nb7.338
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- wood and paint
- Overall
- height 54.5 cm, width 5.0 cm, depth 5.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Gitxsan
- Creator
- Charlie Derrick (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Donald Krause and Bryce Lea
- Received from
- Donald Krause (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kitwanga, British Columbia, Canada and Gitwangak, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1931
- Ownership Date
- before April 29, 1989 and during 1931
- Acquisition Date
- on April 29, 1989
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 19
- Accession Number
- 1348/0001