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.
Narrative
This pole bears significant stylistic resemblance to model pole Nb11.370 and to model pole 2016-123/22 at the Burke Museum, indicating a possibility that all three poles were made by the same artist.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George H. Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George H. 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 H. Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George H. 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