Accession No
1922.1069
Description
Carved and painted wooden totem pole, with a raven, a human, an eagle and a killerwhale. The pole is painted in blue, green, black and red. The animals are represented more realistically than in the typical Northwest coast style. Probably Reckitts blue. Back of the pole is blue. Shiny black paint for the eyes.
Place
Americas; North America; Canada; British Columbia
Period
early 20th century
Source
Haddon, Alfred Cort (Dr) [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1922.1069; MAA: 1922.1069
Cultural Affliation
Northwest Coast
Material
Wood; pigment
Local Term
Measurements
810mm x 273mm x 55mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
On the reverse of pole the price has been penciled, originally $2.50 the price was reduced to $2.00.
Event Date 1996
Author: rachel hand
Context (Production / use)
The pole is typical of tourist art from 1920' s & 30's
Event Date 1996
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Carved and painted wooden totem pole, with a raven, a human, an eagle and a killerwhale. The pole is painted in blue, green, black and red. The animals are represented more realistically than in the typical Northwest coast style. Good
Event Date 1996
Author: maa
Conservation ()
444 |
Event Date 1/3/2016
Author: maa
FM:82582
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