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Alaskan wooden model totem pole

 Accession
Identifier: MUS-49

Content Description

Used in Juneau, Alaska. Based on location, it can be determined that this was made by the Tlingit. Made of wood. 17 7/8" in length, 2 7/8" in width, 6" at widest point. The totem pole is fastened to a square base. The top figure is an eagle holding a snake in its beak. The eagle has a white head and neck, a red and yellow beak, black around the eyes, red breast, wings painted red, black, green, and yellow (black, green, and yellow painted in squares). Yellow legs, black and red toes. The snake has a green face and is black with a red strip down the back and white spots on either side. The second figure is frog with his head pointed up, painted green with a red strip down its back, black hands, black, white, and red, eyes. The last figure is believed to be a raccoon. It has a light green head with black around the eyes like a mask, dark green hands, black legs and arms, and a red trunk.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • 1700-1970

Extent

1 items ; 17 7/8" in length, 2 7/8" in width, 6" at widest point.

Source