Model Totem Pole Item Number: 3679/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Model pole carved of whale bone; eagle at the top, perched on a human, crouching on a spirit figure. Eagle's wings are folded at sides, with its chest pushed outward. Human has large eyes, wide nose, and open slit mouth; tongue is sticking out. Elbows are bent, resting on knees, and hands are curled forward. The spirit figure has wide eyes, hooked nose, and claws. Eyes, relief designs, and background areas have been coloured black (ink or paint?). Pole attached to rounded base with metal screws; scallop pattern around bottom edge of base. Back of pole is smooth and slightly concave; artist name, place, and date made inscribed on back.
Narrative
From the estate of John Engel.
Item History
- Made by Chief George (Maker) in Tofino, British Columbia, Canada during 1929
- Owned by Tony Yue before October 22, 2024
- Received from Tony Yue (Donor) on October 22, 2024
What
- Name
- Model Totem Pole
- Identification Number
- 3679/1
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- whale bone, metal and paint ?
- Overall
- height 51.7 cm, width 13.6 cm, depth 11.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth
- Creator
- Chief George (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Tony Yue
- Received from
- Tony Yue (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1929
- Ownership Date
- before October 22, 2024
- Acquisition Date
- on October 22, 2024
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3679/0001