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Image of Model totem pole made by Ralph Bennett, ca. 1980
1980.7110.1
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Model totem pole made by Ralph Bennett, ca. 1980

Ralph Alfred Bennett, Goo la'Slacoon, (b.1949) is a local carver and his name translated means "Abalone Fingers." He is fifth generation woodcarver from the Haida tribe in British Columbia. The eagle, bear, and beaver featured in this model totem pole are representative of Bennett's Haida heritage.
ID Number: 1980.7110.1
Date: Circa 1980
Physical Description: 1 Pole, Totem; cedar, shell; 24.25 in.H x 7.5 in.W x 5.25 in.D
Credit: MOHAI, 1980.7110.1
Subjects: Visual Arts, Indigenous Peoples

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