Model Totem Pole Item Number: A8764 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Miniature totem pole with three main figures and a flat, uncarved back; mounted on a circular cross section of a branch with bark attached. From bottom to top, figure are: a bear-like animal holding a green zoomorphic figure, a zoomorphic figure holding a human figure and a bird with a face on its chest. Painted with black, green, brown, blue and red. 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
- A8764
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- wood, paint and metal
- Overall
- height 49.0 cm, diameter 7.0 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
- good
- Accession Number
- 1960/0558