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