Model Totem Pole Item Number: Nb3.1441 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Model totem pole with two figures: bear at bottom, thunderbird at top. Thunderbird has large, outstretched wings (parts b-c), each screwed into the back of the pole. Painted black, green, orange, brown, yellow and white.
Narrative
This pole was commissioned by the consolidated Red Cedar Shingle Association in 1957.
Item History
- Made by Ellen Neel (Maker) in 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada during 1957
- Owned by Council of Forest Industries of British Columbia before April 24, 1989
- Received from Council of Forest Industries of British Columbia (Donor) on April 24, 1989
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Ellen Neel (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Council of Forest Industries of British Columbia
- Received from
- Council of Forest Industries of British Columbia (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1957
- Ownership Date
- before April 24, 1989
- Acquisition Date
- on April 24, 1989
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1345/0001 a-c