Model Totem Pole Item Number: 3421/6 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Painted model pole carved with (top to bottom) eagle, seated humanoid figure; on a circular green wooden base. The eagle has separately carved wings (parts b-c) that spread out to the sides and attach into a vertical slot on each side of the pole. The humanoid figure is in an upright seated position. The figure holds a copper. Painted dark green, red, yellow and brown on a white background.
Item History
- Made by Dick Price (Maker) in Fort Rupert, British Columbia, Canada and Tsaxis, British Columbia, Canada during 1934
- Owned by Joanne Guppy before February 3, 2020
- Received from Joanne Guppy (Donor) on February 3, 2020
What
- Name
- Model Totem Pole
- Identification Number
- 3421/6 a-c
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- wood and paint
- Overall
- height 38.0 cm, width 31.0 cm, depth 10.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Dick Price (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Joanne Guppy
- Received from
- Joanne Guppy (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Fort Rupert, British Columbia, Canada and Tsaxis, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1934
- Ownership Date
- before February 3, 2020
- Acquisition Date
- on February 3, 2020
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3421/0006