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Model Totem Pole

MOA: University of British Columbia

3325/1

Model wooden totem pole. Figures, from bottom to top: 'Split Face' with three downwards-facing fish between, downwards facing sea bird, and a mythological creature with wings open and down to the side. Designs are painted in black, dark green and taupe. Back is plain, with a single metal eye bolt for mounting.

  • Narrative

    Identified by Christopher Smith as being in a northern Tlingit style, possibly from the area around Klukwan, Alaska. Made of a hardwood, such as spruce or birch.

  • Type of Item totem pole
  • Culture Tlingit
  • Material metal, wood, paint
  • Measurements height 45.0 cm, width 15.6 cm, depth 12.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Elizabeth Fletcher
  • Received from Elizabeth Fletcher
  • Made in Alaska
  • Creation Date between 1890 and 1910
  • Ownership Date before November 5, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on November 5, 2018
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3325/0001

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