Sculpture Item Number: Na1069 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carving of three walrus, in the Pangnirtung style. Two walrus are lying end to end with heads in opposite directions, while the third is on top. Each figure has two fore flippers, a carved nose, and ivory tusks. Much of the surface is textured by the foramina channels.
History Of Use
With the decline in trapping, fishing, and hunting, since the 1950's many Inuit have turned to producing arts and crafts for the tourist market.
Cultural Context
secular art; tourism
Item History
- Made in Canada between 1960 and 1970
- Collected during 1970
- Owned by Ernest Berube before July 10, 1985
- Received from Ernest Berube (Donor) on July 10, 1985
What
- Name
- Sculpture
- Identification Number
- Na1069
- Type of Item
- sculpture
- Material
- ivory and whale bone
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved
- Overall
- height 69.3 cm, width 21.0 cm, depth 22.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Ernest Berube
- Received from
- Ernest Berube (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Canada
When
- Creation Date
- between 1960 and 1970
- Collection Date
- during 1970
- Ownership Date
- before July 10, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on July 10, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 46
- Accession Number
- 1048/0001