Carved model pole. On top of a thick round base sits a stylized human figure with a wide nose and deep-set closed eyes. The figure’s knees are together, toes pointed toward the front, holding a small child. A second similar figure sits atop the first, knees also drawn up, hands raised and held together in front of the chest just below the chin. Above this and at the top of the pole sits a large bird, small legs drawn up in front, large wings tucked to each side. The head is squared, with small ears. The eyes are closed under a heavy brow, and a wide beak comes to a point below the jawline. The back of the pole has been slightly hollowed.

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• Type of Item totem pole
• Culture Gitxsan
• Material wood
• Measurements height 70.0 cm, width 9.5 cm, depth 9.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Barbara Robertson, Alexander C. Robertson
• Received from Alexander C. Robertson

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• Made in British Columbia
• Collected in Hazelton

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• Ownership Date before December 22, 2010, before February 19, 2014
• Acquisition Date on February 19, 2014

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• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3051/0016