Model Totem Pole

MOA: University of British Columbia

3260/6

Small carved argillite model pole consisting of two figures: a sitting bear on the bottom with a perched eagle above. The pole has a smooth, flat back and stands on a flat base. The base is rounded off on the front corners. Artist inscription on back.


  • Type of Item totem pole
  • Culture Haida
  • Material argillite stone
  • Measurements height 13.7 cm, width 4.0 cm, depth 4.0 cm (overall)

  • Creator Pat McGuire
  • Previous Owner Elspeth McConnell
  • Received from Elspeth McConnell

  • Made in Skidegate

  • Creation Date during 1969
  • Ownership Date before August 12, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 12, 2017

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3260/0006