Figure Item Number: Na984 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Miniature carved figure of a man wearing a parka; figure is missing its head and right arm. There is tape around the torso, holding the remaining arm in place.
History Of Use
Toys were meant not only for entertainment but also to teach skills.
Item History
- Made in Canada
- Owned by Frederic Pumphrey
- Owned by Avis Pumphrey before October 12, 1984
- Received from Avis Pumphrey (Donor) on October 12, 1984
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- Na984
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- walrus tusk and adhesive
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and drilled
- Overall
- height 3.5 cm, width 1.7 cm, depth 1.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Frederic Pumphrey and Avis Pumphrey
- Received from
- Avis Pumphrey (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 12, 1984
- Acquisition Date
- on October 12, 1984
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- poor
- Current Location
- Case 47
- Accession Number
- 0999/0005