Model Totem Pole Item Number: 3421/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Painted model pole carved with (top to bottom) eagle, man, animal figure, bear; on a rectangular wooden base. The eagle has separately carved and attached wings spread out to its sides. The man wears a Plains-style bonnet and is seated with arms holding the animal figure. The animal figure is upside-down. The black bear is in an upright seated position, and holds a face in its paws.
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
- 3421/4
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- wood, metal and paint
- Overall
- height 35.0 cm, width 15.9 cm, depth 8.7 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
- good
- Accession Number
- 3421/0004