Model Totem Pole Item Number: Nb11.369 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Miniature carved totem pole with three figures; from bottom to top: bear-like figure with paws held in front, large face, and a bird. Painted red, white and black. Old paper label on reverse with written inscription: "Old Indian Totemic carving from Ucluelet.--West coast of Vancouver Isl. Br. Columbia."
Item History
- Made in Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada during 1900
- Owned by Aileen Anne Winskill before February 2, 1993
- Received from Aileen Anne Winskill (Donor) on February 2, 1993
What
- Name
- Model Totem Pole
- Identification Number
- Nb11.369
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- cedar wood, paint and metal
- Overall
- height 49.0 cm, width 7.7 cm, depth 7.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth: Ucluelet
- Previous Owner
- Aileen Anne Winskill
- Received from
- Aileen Anne Winskill (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1900
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 1993
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 1993
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1570/0041