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Model Totem Pole

MOA: University of British Columbia

3421/2

Painted model pole carved with (top to bottom) eagle, man, woman, baby, whale; on a grey rectangular wooden base. The eagle has separately carved and attached wings spread out to its sides. The man wears a Plains-style bonnet and red paint on his cheeks. The woman has long black hair and a red top. The baby is bundled in a yellow cradle. Painted brown-red, black, white and grey on a natural wood background.

  • Type of Item totem pole
  • Culture Squamish
  • Material wood, paint, metal
  • Measurements height 49.7 cm, width 16.0 cm, depth 9.5 cm (overall)
  • Creator Tom Moses
  • Previous Owner Joanne Guppy
  • Received from Joanne Guppy
  • Made in North Vancouver
  • Creation Date during 1936
  • Ownership Date before February 3, 2020
  • Acquisition Date on February 3, 2020
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3421/0002

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