Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
2006.44.001
Accession#:
2006.44
Credit Line:
Donated by Mike Blackwell.
Object Name:
Pole, Totem
Title:
1955 South Franklin Street Totem Pole
Artist — Creator:
Tassel(?)
Date:
1955
Year Range from:
1955
Description:
Small trade totem pole with two figures. The figure on the bottom appears to be a bear. The figure on the top appears to be an eagle. The base is two parts, both are green, the flat stand at the very bottom is attached to the bottom of the totem with two nails. The bear is painted in black with red chest and accent colors. It has black lips and powder blue around its eyes. The eagle has a yellow beak and talons. Its chest is a dark blue, detailing is done with black. There is powder blue around the eagles eyes. Its ears are black with yellow detailing.
Notes:
Given to the donor as a gift in 1955 when he was headed off to college.
Never displayed
Never displayed
People:
Tassel, Joe
Blackwell, Mike
Blackwell, Mike
Search Terms:
Tlingit
Sculpture
Wood
Sculpture
Wood
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Small Totem
Small Totem