Model Totem Pole Item Number: A8419 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Totem pole model (part a) featuring a bear with a human figure, bird, beaver, eagle with nest and three young. Colours are brown, yellow, green, black and red. Figures rest on a rectangular base (part b). Two nails protrude from the top of the base and fit into two holes on the underside of the base.
Narrative
This carving has been attributed to the hand of Dick Price. Stylistically, however, it closely resembles the work of the 'Quatsino Master'.
Item History
- Made by Dick Price (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1905
- Collected in 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Edward F. Meade before December 1963
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Edward F. Meade (Seller) during December 1963
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Dick Price (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Edward F. Meade
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Edward F. Meade (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1905
- Ownership Date
- before December 1963
- Acquisition Date
- during December 1963
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0103/0005