Model Totem Pole
MOA: University of British Columbia
3260/13
Tall carved argillite model pole with rectangular base and flat back. Figures from base to top: a bear with its tongue out and an upside down human face at its feet; a raven holding a human face in front with its wings; a bear and a bird on the top. Pole is attached to a thick black base with felt underneath. White rectangular label and red circular auction label on back of base.
- Type of Item totem pole
- Culture Haida
- Material argillite stone
- Measurements height 43.5 cm, width 9.0 cm, depth 8.3 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Elspeth McConnell
- Received from Elspeth McConnell
- Made in British Columbia
- Creation Date during 1890
- Ownership Date before August 12, 2017
- Acquisition Date on August 12, 2017
- Condition good
- Accession Number 3260/0013