Model Totem Pole Item Number: Nb3.1451 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Model totem pole. From the top down, the designs are a thunderbird with outstretched wings that is perched on the head of a human. The human is hugging his knees. Figures rest on a round pedestal and have been secured with four nails. Overall colours are black and green.
Item History
- Made by Charlie James (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada between 1920 and 1929
- Collected in 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada before 1938
- Owned by Charlie James
- Owned by Margaret Kent before March 4, 1991
- Received from Margaret Kent (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on March 4, 1991
What
- Name
- Model Totem Pole
- Identification Number
- Nb3.1451
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- wood, paint, adhesive and metal
- Overall
- height 43.0 cm, width 16.0 cm, depth 10.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Charlie James (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Charlie James and Margaret Kent
- Received from
- Margaret Kent (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- between 1920 and 1929
- Collection Date
- before 1938
- Ownership Date
- before March 4, 1991
- Acquisition Date
- on March 4, 1991
Other
- Condition
- poor
- Current Location
- Case 22
- Accession Number
- 1467/0002