Letter Opener

MOA: University of British Columbia

3656/27

Letter opener with totem pole design. From top, the carved figures are: bird with separately carved and attached wings spread; seated wolf or bear. 'Victoria. B.C.' written on the blade.


  • Type of Item opener
  • Culture Kwakwaka'wakw
  • Material mahogany wood, paint, metal
  • Measurements height 21.8 cm, width 5.5 cm, depth 2.1 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Fraser Ross Sharp
  • Received from Fraser Ross Sharp

  • Made in Victoria

  • Ownership Date before December 8, 2023
  • Acquisition Date on December 8, 2023

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3656/0027