Model Totem Pole Item Number: 3325/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Model wooden totem pole. Figures, from bottom to top: 'Split Face' with three downwards-facing fish between, downwards facing sea bird, and a mythological creature with wings open and down to the side. Designs are painted in black, dark green and taupe. Back is plain, with a single metal eye bolt for mounting.
Narrative
Identified by Christopher Smith as being in a northern Tlingit style, possibly from the area around Klukwan, Alaska. Made of a hardwood, such as spruce or birch.
Item History
- Made in Alaska, USA between 1890 and 1910
- Owned by Elizabeth Fletcher before November 5, 2018
- Received from Elizabeth Fletcher (Donor) on November 5, 2018
What
- Name
- Model Totem Pole
- Identification Number
- 3325/1
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- metal, wood and paint
- Overall
- height 45.0 cm, width 15.6 cm, depth 12.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tlingit
- Previous Owner
- Elizabeth Fletcher
- Received from
- Elizabeth Fletcher (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Alaska, USA
When
- Creation Date
- between 1890 and 1910
- Ownership Date
- before November 5, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on November 5, 2018
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3325/0001