Model Totem Pole Item Number: Nb11.370 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Miniature totem pole mounted on a circular cross section of branch with bark attached. Figures from bottom to top: bear-like figure, frog, eagle, and thunderbird with spread wings. Painted orange, blue, black, red and brown. Inscription on reverse.
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
- Nb11.370
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- wood, paint and metal
- Overall
- height 40.0 cm, width 29.0 cm, depth 8.0 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
- 1960/0726