Symbols of the Pacific Coast Peoples Totem - Ottawa, Ontario
Posted by: model12
N 45° 26.665 W 075° 41.322
18T E 446141 N 5032552
The west coast totem pole, a masterpiece by the famous Kwakiutl carver Mungo Martin, was a gift during the mandate of Lord Alexander (1946-1952).
Waymark Code: WMB6T7
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/12/2011
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Presented to Sir Harold Rupert Leofric in July, 1946, Governor General: 1946 - 1952. He became an Honorary Chief of the Kwakiutl, the first non native to be honoured. The totem pole was made by Mungo Martin, a Kwakiutl carver. The west coast totem pole, a masterpiece by the famous Kwakiutl carver Mungo Martin, was a gift during the mandate of Lord Alexander (1946-1952). Lord Alexander's interest in Canada's Native peoples was further demonstrated by his appointment as an honorary chief of the Blood First Nation in Alberta.
Type of wood carving: Totem pole
Other type:
Artist's Name: Mungo Martin
Approximate size/height: 15ft
Type of wood: Not listed
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