Model Totem Pole

MOA: University of British Columbia

3421/1

Small painted model pole carved with (top to bottom) eagle, seated bear figure, human face; on a grey rectangular wooden base. The eagle has separately carved and attached wings spread out to its side. The bear is in an upright seated position. In its paws it holds a human face. Painted dark brown-red, black, white and grey on a natural wood background.


  • Type of Item totem pole
  • Culture Squamish
  • Material wood, paint, metal
  • Measurements height 16.8 cm, width 13.7 cm, depth 5.2 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 fair
  • Accession Number 3421/0001