Model Totem Pole Item Number: 3421/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small painted model pole carved with (top to bottom) eagle, seated bear figure, human face; on a grey rectangular wooden base. The eagle has separately carved and attached wings spread out to its side. The bear is in an upright seated position. In its paws it holds a human face. Painted dark brown-red, black, white and grey on a natural wood background.
Item History
- Made by Tom Moses (Maker) in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada during 1936
- Owned by Joanne Guppy before February 3, 2020
- Received from Joanne Guppy (Donor) on February 3, 2020
What
- Name
- Model Totem Pole
- Identification Number
- 3421/1
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- wood, paint and metal
- Overall
- height 16.8 cm, width 13.7 cm, depth 5.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Squamish
- Creator
- Tom Moses (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Joanne Guppy
- Received from
- Joanne Guppy (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1936
- Ownership Date
- before February 3, 2020
- Acquisition Date
- on February 3, 2020
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3421/0001