Model totem pole
DateLate 19th century
MediumWood, probably cedar
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineDr. Henry Louderbough
Object number1936.9.25
DescriptionModel totem pole, triangular in shape with four similar figures depicted throughout pole. Top figure may represent a beaver due to tooth design in mouth area. Second figure is similar to first but with nothing carved in the mouth area. Third figure is again similar and appears to have a crab or some other multi-legged creature in the mouth area. The bottom-most figure has a whale depicted on the mouth. Paint of red and black accent the piece, although the piece largely unpainted.On View
Not on viewCollections
PILLSBURY
Mexico
900-600 BC, maybe
