Model Totem Pole
Item number A8761 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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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.
Narrative
A large paper label with typewritten information is affixed to the back, which reads: "This Totem-pole is genuine Indian handicraft. It was carved by Doo-put-shee a master-carver of the West Coast of Vancouver Island. The figures relate to a time when according to Indian mythology, animals had dual personality and could think human thoughts and perform men's actions. Totem poles are not idols although they have a religious implications. Totem poles record heraldry, genealogy historic events and legends. They are also connected with a well-defined social system, a primitive Who's Who of a people who had no written language of their own. The figures on the pole are, TOP GREAT SUPERNATURAL RAVEN Crest of the raven clan. MIDDLE SUN BOX in which Great Raven kept the sun and daylight. BOTTOM FROG Crest of a prominent clan and connected with important legends of the Pacific Coast."
Item History
- Made by Doo-Put-Shee (Maker) in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada before 1934
- Collected between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George H. Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George H. 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
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth
- Creator
- Doo-Put-Shee (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- George H. Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George H. Raley (Seller)
When
- Creation Date
- before 1934
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1960/0555
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