čiinuł (Model Totem Pole)

About this object

Narrative

This pole bears significant stylistic resemblance to model pole Nb11.370 and to model pole 2016-123/22 at the Burke Museum, indicating a possibility that all three poles were made by the same artist.

Physical description

Miniature totem pole with three main figures and a flat, uncarved back; mounted on a circular cross section of a branch with bark attached. From bottom to top, figure are: a bear-like animal holding a green zoomorphic figure, a zoomorphic figure holding a human figure and a bird with a face on its chest. Painted with black, green, brown, blue and red. Inscription on reverse.