Totem Pole Item Number: Nb7.229 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Free standing pole. Large frog at base; two standing figures above the frog, holding hands at centre; at the top is a crouching figure that holds an upsidedown bird on his chest, with the tail touching his chin. Red and black paint used for design details.
Narrative
The pole was commissioned by the Museum.
Item History
- Made by Norman Tait (Maker) and Glen Wood (Technician) in British Columbia, Canada during 1978
- Owned by Norman Tait before March 21, 1978
- Received from Norman Tait (Seller) and U.B.C. Alumni Association (Funding source) on March 21, 1978
What
- Name
- Totem Pole
- Identification Number
- Nb7.229
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- cedar wood
Who
- Culture
- Nisga'a
- Creator
- Norman Tait (Maker) and Glen Wood (Technician)
- Previous Owner
- Norman Tait
- Received from
- Norman Tait (Seller) and U.B.C. Alumni Association (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1978
- Ownership Date
- before March 21, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on March 21, 1978
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0448/0001