Figure Item Number: Na675 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Polar bear of grey and light green marbled stone flecked with black on head and back.
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 Inuit and the 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
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- Na675
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- soapstone stone
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved
- Overall
- height 18.0 cm, width 23.0 cm, depth 13.0 cm
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
- Current Location
- Case 43
- Accession Number
- 0430/0001