Totem Pole, Calvin Hunt (Kwagiulth, b. 1956), Tom Hunt (Kwagiulth, b. 1964), Mervyn Child (Kwagiulth, b. 1955), 1993, cedar and paint, 120 x 66 x 36 in. Museum purchase
The wooden totem pole is intricately carved and painted with various figures stacked on top of each other. The top figure appears to be raven, below the is a bear with a fish in its mouth, and then below that is a small humanoid figure. Each figure is distinct, characterized by different colors and designs, representing different animals or beings. At the top, there’s a figure with outstretched wings, resembling a bird, possibly a raven. It’s painted in dark tones with red and green accents highlighting its wings and face. Below the bird-like figure is another animal representation of a bear; it has a pronounced snout and ears and is holding a fish, possibly a salmon in its mouth. The fish’s head and body are adorned with red and green patterns outlining facial features like eyes, nose, and mouth. The base of the totem pole consists of a squatting human-like figure and face; it’s painted in lighter tones of yellow with red and black details.
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