Model Totem Pole Item Number: 1666/9 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Light brown wooden model totem pole with dark brown, green and black painted accents. From top to bottom, figures depicted are: a thunderbird, a raven and a beaver with its tail curled up between its legs. Protruding from the top of the pole is a cylindrical segment with three carved notches encircling it. Pole stands on a wooden base.
Item History
- Made by Norman Tait (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Minn Sjolseth before December 15, 1995
- Received from Minn Sjolseth (Donor) on December 15, 1995
What
- Name
- Model Totem Pole
- Identification Number
- 1666/9
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- wood, paint and ink
- Overall
- height 40.5 cm, width 7.5 cm, depth 6.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nisga'a
- Creator
- Norman Tait (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Minn Sjolseth
- Received from
- Minn Sjolseth (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 15, 1995
- Acquisition Date
- on December 15, 1995
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1666/0009