Model Totem Pole Item Number: A6578 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small carved totem pole with two figures. The upper figure is a bird with a light brown body. Its head and breast are covered in black, white and green dots while its wings are covered in red, green and white diamonds. The bottom figure is humanistic with a red face and arms. The nose is flat; the eyes and teeth are white. The chest and lower body are brown with black and white dots. The pole sits on a brown rounded base.
Narrative
Bella Bella (Heiltsuk) style carving.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1956
- Collected in 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Mrs. J. H. Ferguson before June 1956
- Received from Mrs. J. H. Ferguson (Donor) during June 1956
What
- Name
- Model Totem Pole
- Identification Number
- A6578
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- wood and paint
- Overall
- height 43.5 cm, width 15.0 cm, depth 9.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Mrs. J. H. Ferguson
- Received from
- Mrs. J. H. Ferguson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1956
- Ownership Date
- before June 1956
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1956
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2030/0002