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Model Totem Pole

MOA: University of British Columbia

3421/4

Painted model pole carved with (top to bottom) eagle, man, animal figure, bear; on a rectangular wooden base. The eagle has separately carved and attached wings spread out to its sides. The man wears a Plains-style bonnet and is seated with arms holding the animal figure. The animal figure is upside-down. The black bear is in an upright seated position, and holds a face in its paws.

  • Type of Item totem pole
  • Culture Squamish
  • Material wood, metal, paint
  • Measurements height 35.0 cm, width 15.9 cm, depth 8.7 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 3421/0004

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