Model Totem Pole

MOA: University of British Columbia

3245/1

Small carved argillite pole. Figures from base to top: bear holding frog in front, with hind feet of frog in its mouth; raven with humanoid body, wearing a very tall hat; bird (raven or eagle) with a small frog carved on each side, and with the frog's hind feet in its mouth; on the very top, crouched over the bird's head, is a small sea bear with a dorsal fin. The pole has a smooth, flat back and stands on a small, thin base. The base is rounded off on the front corners.


  • Type of Item totem pole
  • Culture Haida
  • Material argillite stone
  • Measurements height 19.8 cm, width 5.5 cm, depth 5.3 cm (overall)

  • Creator Charles Edenshaw
  • Previous Owner David Stephenson, Mary Arai
  • Received from Mary Arai

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date between 1890 and 1905
  • Ownership Date before June 7, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on June 7, 2017

  • Condition good
  • Current Location Case 15
  • Accession Number 3245/0001