Model Totem Pole Item Number: A9319 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Totem pole model. Standing figure has hands on belly and a thunderbird on head with outstretched wings. Colours used are green, orange and black.
History Of Use
May have been made to give away at a potlatch to announce the pregnancy of a chief's daughter, i.e., a new heir. Another potlatch would be given when the child was born.
Iconographic Meaning
Figure represents pregnant daughter of a chief.
Item History
- Made by Charlie James (Maker) in Fort Rupert, British Columbia, Canada and Tsaxis, British Columbia, Canada during 1912
- Owned by George Terasaki
- Received from George Terasaki (Donor) during October 1970
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Charlie James (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- George Terasaki
- Received from
- George Terasaki (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Fort Rupert, British Columbia, Canada and Tsaxis, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1912
- Acquisition Date
- during October 1970
Other
- Condition
- fair