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Artist / Maker : |
Hunt, Henry
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Title : |
Kwakwaka' wakw Eagle and Bear Model Totem Pole
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Date (Execution) : |
1969
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Geographical Origin : |
Tsaxis (Fort Rupert); British Columbia; Canada
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Cultural Group : |
Kwagu'ł,
Kwakwaka'wakw
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Style / Period : |
Contemporary 1950 -
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Medium / Material : |
Yellow cedar, paint
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Support / Technique : |
Carved; painted
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Object Type : |
miniature totem poles; carvings (visual works)
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Visual Description :
Totem depicts a hooked-beaked eagle with outstreched wings atop a bear with a large head. The bear is holding a human figure in his arms at the base of the totem. Totem is constructed on a black painted square base. The carved lines of the pole are accentuated by green, rust red, black and brown paint.
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Accession # : |
U003.20.21
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Width (cm) : |
45.72
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Height (cm) : |
53.98
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Depth (cm) : |
11.43
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Mandatory Credit : |
Gift of Dr. Peter Smart
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Artist Statement : |
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