Model Totem Pole

MOA: University of British Columbia

3325/2

Model wooden totem pole. Carved figures from bottom to top: frog, beaver, killer whale(?), eagle, [unknown figure], frog, [bear/wolf/sea lion], eagle with an eaglet in front. The back of the pole is plain with a single metal tack.

  • Narrative

    Identified by Christopher Smith as Ditidaht, in an early style.


  • Type of Item totem pole
  • Culture Ditidaht
  • Material alder wood, paint, metal
  • Measurements height 96.0 cm, width 6.0 cm, depth 10.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Elizabeth Fletcher
  • Received from Elizabeth Fletcher

  • Made in Vancouver Island

  • Creation Date between 1900 and 1920
  • Ownership Date before November 5, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on November 5, 2018

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3325/0002