Model Totem Pole Item Number: 2603/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved and painted model totem pole with mask, frog and eagle figures. All figures have unusually large wide eyes. The base is a longitudinally cut piece of bone. The back of the pole is flat and uncarved.
Narrative
Model poles like these were commissioned by Union Steamships. This was likely made by a First Nations person.
Item History
- Made in North America
- Owned by Alan Pierce before November 28, 2003
- Received from Alan F. Pierce (Donor) on November 28, 2003
What
- Name
- Model Totem Pole
- Identification Number
- 2603/6
- Type of Item
- totem pole
- Material
- cow bone and paint
- Overall
- height 16.3 cm, width 6.7 cm, depth 4.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tlingit ?
- Previous Owner
- Alan Pierce
- Received from
- Alan F. Pierce (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- North America
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 28, 2003
- Acquisition Date
- on November 28, 2003
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2603/0006