Model Totem Pole Item Number: Nb22.90 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Painted model totem pole with standing humanoid figure squeezed around the neck, waist, and ankles by a figure with six tentacles, possibly an octopus, whose head sits at the humanoid's feet. At the base of the pole is a figure's head that has light blue around the eyes and an open mouth with black teeth.
Item History
- Made in North America during 1930
- 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
- Nb22.90
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- wood and paint
- Overall
- height 36.0 cm, width 8.0 cm, depth 9.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tlingit
- Previous Owner
- Aileen Anne Winskill
- Received from
- Aileen Anne Winskill (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- North America
When
- Creation Date
- during 1930
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 1993
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 1993
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 42
- Accession Number
- 1570/0045