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Model Totem Pole

MOA: University of British Columbia

3051/18

Model totem pole. The base of the pole is carved to show a kneeling bear partially painted black, front paws resting on the centre of the chest. The bear is surmounted by a large spotted frog facing upward, legs wrapped around to the sides of the pole. Above the animal’s open mouth is a small red canoe holding three human faces. A second upward facing frog sits above this, also spotted and with legs clutching the pole. A human figure surmounts the pole, legs bent, toes pointing inward, hands on knees to either side of a large rounded belly. The face is wide, with a red mustache and brows, and a smooth, bald head. The back of the pole has been hollowed.

  • Type of Item totem pole
  • Culture Gitxsan
  • Material wood, paint
  • Measurements height 72.5 cm, width 10.0 cm, depth 7.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Barbara Robertson, Alexander C. Robertson
  • Received from Alexander C. Robertson
  • Made in British Columbia
  • Collected in Hazelton
  • Ownership Date before December 22, 2010, before February 19, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on February 19, 2014
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3051/0018

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