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Model Totem Pole

MOA: University of British Columbia

3650/1

Small wooden carving in the style of a model totem pole. Base is rectangular with the front corners rounded off; above the base is a carved animal head that appears to be a mountain sheep ewe, with straight horns pointing up; then a plain pole section; at the top is another carved animal head, a mountain sheep with curved horns. Both animals have round incised eyes. The back is flat and plain. The base has an ink inscription: "WHiTEHORSE Y.T. July 1962"

  • Type of Item totem pole
  • Culture Tlingit, Tagish
  • Material lacquer, wood
  • Measurements height 15.0 cm, width 5.0 cm, depth 3.5 cm (overall)
  • Creator Kitty Smith
  • Previous Owner Susan Rowley
  • Received from Susan Rowley
  • Made in Whitehorse
  • Creation Date during 1962
  • Ownership Date before November 16, 2023
  • Acquisition Date on November 16, 2023
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3650/0001

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