Model Totem Pole Item Number: 1730/14 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Model totem pole on square base. First figure (top to bottom) is a thunderbird with outstretched wings. On thunderbird's torso is the face of a human figure with large eyes and grinning mouth, showing teeth. Second figure is a bear with the tail of a killer whale in its teeth. Third figure is the head of a bear. Inscriptions written on back.
Item History
- Made by William G. Jeffrey (Maker) in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
- Collected during 1940
- Owned by H. F. Robins and Florence E. Robins
- Owned by Shirley Hurst before February 18, 1997
- Received from Shirley Hurst (Donor) on February 18, 1997
What
- Name
- Model Totem Pole
- Identification Number
- 1730/14
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- cedar wood, paint, glaze and metal
- Overall
- height 50.5 cm, width 54.3 cm, depth 14.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tsimshian
- Creator
- William G. Jeffrey (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- H. F. Robins, Florence E. Robins and Shirley Hurst
- Received from
- Shirley Hurst (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- during 1940
- Ownership Date
- before February 18, 1997
- Acquisition Date
- on February 18, 1997
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1730/0014