Model Totem Pole Item Number: A8761 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Miniature carved totem pole with a flat, uncarved back mounted on a rectangular wooden base. Three figures, from bottom: frog, human face, and a raven wearing a conical hat. Pole and base are painted yellow, red, green, blue, and black. Large label with typewritten information about the pole is affixed to the back.
Item History
- Made by Doo-Put-Shee (Maker) in Vancouver Island, 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
- A8761
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- wood, paint and metal
- Overall
- height 53.0 cm, width 17.5 cm, depth 14.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth
- Creator
- Doo-Put-Shee (Maker)
- 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
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1960/0555