Carving Item Number: Na679 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Container of walrus tusk with four encircling lines of black material embedded on the outside. Walls are of uneven thickness. Rounded base is detachable, joined with three pegs. The shape is that of a traditional carrying bag.
History Of Use
Until recently art did not play a central role in the life of the Inuit. Contemporary carving first emerged in response to a demand for souvenirs. The subject matter is usually traditional life of the Inuit, with which they are familiar.
Narrative
Collected by George A. Lane.
Item History
- Made in Broughton Island, Nunavut, Canada and Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, Canada before 1961
- Owned by George Albert Lane between 1961 and 1968
- Owned by Elva Irene Lane between 1968 and January 19, 1978
- Received from Elva Irene Lane (Donor) on January 19, 1978
What
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- George Albert Lane and Elva Irene Lane
- Received from
- Elva Irene Lane (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Broughton Island, Nunavut, Canada and Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1961
- Ownership Date
- between 1961 and 1968 and between 1968 and January 19, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on January 19, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0430/0005