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Totem pole; in Museum of Geological Survey
Totem pole; in Museum of Geological Survey
Object Number 2004.29.3400
Display Title Totem pole; in Museum of Geological Survey
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Haida Indians, Skittagetan / (description from H-Board, but this object is listed as being Bella Coola). Totem Pole from coast of Canada in Museum of Geological Survey in Collection Canadian Museum of Civilization, Ottawa, VII-D. From Bella Coola Village."
Keywords
  • Effigy
  • Ethnographic
Subject
  • Totem Pole
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Bella Coola
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / British Columbia / Queen Charlotte Islands / Skittag'ntan
Additional Geographic Terms
Materials Print, black and white Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 5.08 x 12.07 cm (2 x 4 3/4 in.)

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