Model totem pole
Artist
Kwakiutl (Northwest Coast)
Datelate 19th century
Mediumwood
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1893.1.8 LA
DescriptionA model totem pole of four figures. Top figure is of a bird, possibly an eagle or raven. The next figure is a human or perhaps a bear. Third figure is another bird with outstretched wings and a long, narrow beak. the last figure is of a crouching animal, perhaps a bear. The figures are nearly indistinguishable due to their rough carving and design. The pole and figures have been painted in pink, yellow, light blue, green and black paint. The pole sits on a small rectangular base.On View
Not on viewCollections
Late 19th century
PILLSBURY
Philippines