Model Totem Pole
Item number A8067 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
A model totem pole depicting a bear with a human head and an eagle (from bottom to top). The bear at the bottom has black circle in tapering oval eyes surrounded bya a white area, red nostrils, an open red mouth showing twenty-two white teeth, and a black chin and body with a white chest that has a vertically bisymmetrical red and black geometric design. In between, below the bear's feet, there is a face that has black eyes, a triangular black nose, and an open red mouth showing twelve black teeth along with a horizontal red band at either side. The bear is holding a human head that has a white face with black eyes, a green forehead, a green nose with red nostrils, an open mouth showing fourteen white teeth, and a black chin. The eagle on top has rounded, circular, black eyes in a rounded white oval with green brows above, a black forehead, and a green beak. The eagle's chest is white with a black and red face with scales below. The eagle has three-feathered red and black side wings. Nailed to a square base.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada ?
- Collected between 1950 and 1962
- Owned by Keen Estate
- Owned by Edith Bevan Cross before July 30, 1962
- Received from Edith Bevan Cross (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on July 30, 1962
What
- Name
- Model Totem Pole
- Identification Number
- A8067
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- wood, metal and paint
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved, nailed and painted
- Overall
- height 50.8 cm, width 11.3 cm, depth 11.1 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada ?
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Keen Estate and Edith Bevan Cross
- Received from
- Edith Bevan Cross (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
When
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1962
- Ownership Date
- before July 30, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on July 30, 1962
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0081/0086
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