Model Totem Pole Item Number: 2791/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved and painted model totem pole nailed onto square base. Pencil marks are visible beneath the red, green, black, red, white and yellow paint. Represented, top to bottom, are a small eagle with white head and yellow beak perched atop the curled tail of a killer whale with narrow pointed dorsal fin diving down to touch the head of a seated bear with red front paws raised up in the air.
Narrative
Full credit line: "Wonderful memories of our 'Mom' Jacqueline S. McGregor and her 'Dad,' our 'Bompie,' Jack S. Skinner."
Item History
- Made by Moses Alexcee (Maker) in Port Simpson, British Columbia, Canada and Lax Kw'alaams, British Columbia, Canada before 1953
- Owned by Lynn S. Mattson and Jill R. Remus before March 17, 2010
- Received from Lynn S. Mattson (Donor) and Jill R. Remus (Donor) on March 17, 2010
What
- Name
- Model Totem Pole
- Identification Number
- 2791/7
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- wood, paint and metal
- Overall
- height 34.5 cm, width 5.7 cm, depth 11.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tsimshian
- Creator
- Moses Alexcee (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Lynn S. Mattson and Jill R. Remus
- Received from
- Lynn S. Mattson (Donor) and Jill R. Remus (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Port Simpson, British Columbia, Canada and Lax Kw'alaams, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1953
- Ownership Date
- before March 17, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on March 17, 2010
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2791/0007