Model Totem Pole Item Number: A7830 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Model of a totem pole depicting an eagle with outstretched wings and a beaver(?). Painted in black, red, and yellow. Figures are secured to a round base with nails.
Narrative
Probably made c. 1960s for the tourist market.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada during 1960
- Collected in 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by B. H. Weare
- Owned by Lanning Family before June 1961
- Received from Lanning Family (Donor) during June 1961
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- B. H. Weare and Lanning Family
- Received from
- Lanning Family (Donor)
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 1960
- Ownership Date
- before June 1961
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1961
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0058/0019