Model Totem Pole Item Number: 3260/13 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Tall carved argillite model pole with rectangular base and flat back. Figures from base to top: a bear with its tongue out and an upside down human face at its feet; a raven holding a human face in front with its wings; a bear and a bird on the top. Pole is attached to a thick black base with felt underneath. White rectangular label and red circular auction label on back of base.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada during 1890
- Owned by Elspeth McConnell before August 12, 2017
- Received from Elspeth McConnell (Donor) on August 12, 2017
What
- Name
- Model Totem Pole
- Identification Number
- 3260/13
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- argillite stone
- Overall
- height 43.5 cm, width 9.0 cm, depth 8.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Previous Owner
- Elspeth McConnell
- Received from
- Elspeth McConnell (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1890
- Ownership Date
- before August 12, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 12, 2017
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3260/0013