Model Totem Pole Item Number: A8759 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Miniature totem pole with three figures mounted on a raised, rectangular base. Figures, from bottom to top: stylized zoomorphic figure with prominent teeth, whale and bird; bird's wings are loose and tied to the pole vertically with string. Faded red and yellow paint around eyes, mouths and teeth.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George Henry Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
- Name
- Model Totem Pole
- Identification Number
- A8759
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- wood, paint, fibre and metal
- Overall
- height 54.0 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 13.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth
- Previous Owner
- George Henry Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1960/0554