k̓ikw (Model Totem Pole)

About this object

History of use

May have been made to give away at a potlatch to announce the pregnancy of a chief's daughter, i.e., a new heir. Another potlatch would be given when the child was born.

Iconographic meaning

Figure represents pregnant daughter of a chief.

Physical description

Totem pole model. Standing figure has hands on belly and a thunderbird on head with outstretched wings. Colours used are green, orange and black.