Miniature Totem Pole Item Number: 1725/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Miniature totem pole on square base. Front of base has a painting of a small killer whale. Pole has two figures: bottom figure is a bear ? in a seated position, top figure is a thunderbird with outstretched wings. Colours include brown, black, light green, red, dark and light yellow-brown, and yellow-white.
Narrative
Purchased by donor at a store in either Victoria or Koksilah in 1938.
Item History
- Made in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada ? during 1938
- Owned by H. D. C. Hunter before February 18, 1997
- Received from H. D. C. Hunter (Donor) on February 18, 1997
What
- Name
- Miniature Totem Pole
- Identification Number
- 1725/1
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- wood, paint, lacquer and metal
- Overall
- height 5.5 cm, width 4.5 cm, depth 2.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth ?
- Previous Owner
- H. D. C. Hunter
- Received from
- H. D. C. Hunter (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Victoria, British Columbia, Canada ?
When
- Creation Date
- during 1938
- Ownership Date
- before February 18, 1997
- Acquisition Date
- on February 18, 1997
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 9
- Accession Number
- 1725/0001