Model Totem Pole Item Number: 3260/27 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved argillite model pole with a flat rectangular base. Figures from base to top: a bear holding a whale’s tail with both hands in front; a raven holding a fish in its mouth; a frog holding an upside down human body with both hands at top. Artist’s inscription on back.
Item History
- Made by John Cross (Maker) in Skidegate, British Columbia, Canada before 1939
- Owned by Elspeth McConnell before August 12, 2017
- Received from Elspeth McConnell (Donor) on August 12, 2017
What
- Name
- Model Totem Pole
- Identification Number
- 3260/27
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- argillite stone
- Overall
- height 21.8 cm, width 6.1 cm, depth 6.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- John Cross (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Elspeth McConnell
- Received from
- Elspeth McConnell (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Skidegate, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1939
- Ownership Date
- before August 12, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 12, 2017
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3260/0027