Model Totem Pole Item Number: A2208 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Model totem pole. From the top to the bottom, the pole features an eagle (missing one wing) and a bear holding and standing on a whale. Figures rest on a round base. Pole is signed on back with the following inscription: "Yakuglas Charlie James."
Item History
- Made by Charlie James (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada before 1938
- Owned by F. G. Sherbourne
- Owned by Mrs. F. G. Sherbourne before 1948
- Received from Mrs. F. G. Sherbourne (Donor) during 1948
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Charlie James (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- F. G. Sherbourne and Mrs. F. G. Sherbourne
- Received from
- Mrs. F. G. Sherbourne (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1938
- Ownership Date
- before 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during 1948
Other
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 2157/0004