Model Totem Pole Item Number: A17139 a-e from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Model totem pole (part a). Figures from the top down are Thunderbird (wings parts b-c), a human figure (possibly Tsonoqua?) holding its knees, a wolf or bear with a copper in its mouth, a raven, and Sisiult (double-headed serpent) at the base (includes parts d-e). Signed on the back. Pole is secured to a rounded base with nails.
Item History
- Made by Charlie James (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada before 1938
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before January 1973
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) during January 1973
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Charlie James (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1938
- Ownership Date
- before January 1973
- Acquisition Date
- during January 1973
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 22
- Accession Number
- 0233/0005 a-e