Model Totem Pole

MOA: University of British Columbia

3260/28

A carved argillite model pole with a flat rectangular base. Figures from base to top: a killer whale with tail in front; a male holding the dorsal fin; an eagle sitting on a frog on the very top. Artist inscription on back.


  • Type of Item totem pole
  • Culture Haida
  • Material argillite stone
  • Measurements height 21.1 cm, width 6.0 cm, depth 5.8 cm (overall)

  • Creator John Cross
  • Previous Owner Elspeth McConnell
  • Received from Elspeth McConnell

  • Made in Skidegate

  • Creation Date before 1939
  • Ownership Date before August 12, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 12, 2017

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3260/0028