Sculpture Item Number: Na979 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bear standing upright sculpted from grey-green mottled stone; has large flippers in place of forepaws. Open mouth reveals bared teeth.
History Of Use
With the decline in fishing, hunting, and trapping, since the 1950's the Inuit have turned to producing arts and crafts for the tourist market.
Item History
- Made by Kenojuak Ashevak (Maker) in Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada and Kinngait, Nunavut, Canada before 1984
- Owned by Inuit Gallery before January 13, 1984
- Received from Inuit Gallery (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on January 13, 1984
What
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Creator
- Kenojuak Ashevak (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Inuit Gallery
- Received from
- Inuit Gallery (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada and Kinngait, Nunavut, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1984
- Ownership Date
- before January 13, 1984
- Acquisition Date
- on January 13, 1984
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 43
- Accession Number
- 0930/0002