t̕amḵa'yi (Brooch)
About this object
Narrative
Cultural context
Made for sale in the tourist market.
Physical description
Miniature totem pole brooch. A bear sits at bottom in an upright pose with knees bent, front legs raised so paws come together in front of chin. Body is red-brown. Face shows large green and black eyes, and a heavy brow, with an open mouth in red. On the bear’s head perches a large bird with wings fully spread, feathers painted in formline style on the front. Wedge shaped head has a large curved beak, and a ridge sits on top of head. Eyes are also green and black. Back of pole is undecorated but for a black line along top of wings. A metal stick pin is glued to back.
Date Made
1958
Date Acquired
17 Oct 2016
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 5 cm x 3.8 cm x 1.6 cm
Object Number
3204/7