Figure Item Number: Na1083 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Male or generic form with arms slightly out from sides ending at hips. Round head with flattened face, long narrow nose in higher relief, and horizontal incised lines for eyes and mouth. Inside surface of each leg is flat and knees protrude slightly. Horizontal crease at back of knee. Buttocks are defined. Vertical crease at backbone.
History Of Use
Traditional ivory dolls are carved by fathers as toys for their daughters. Skin and other clothing is usually removable and interchangeable. Small ivory figures are also used as fertility images by childless couples to help induce pregnancy. Figures may also stand in for individuals at important festivals.
Cultural Context
ceremonial; fertility; toy
Item History
- Made in Nunavut, Canada ?
- Owned by Marianne Koerner and Walter C. Koerner before January 8, 1981
- Received from Marianne Koerner (Donor) and Walter C. Koerner (Donor) on January 8, 1981
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- Na1083
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- walrus tusk
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and incised
- Overall
- height 9.8 cm, width 3.5 cm, depth 2.2 cm
- Image
- height 7.7 cm, width 3.5 cm, depth 1.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Marianne Koerner and Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Marianne Koerner (Donor) and Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nunavut, Canada ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before January 8, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on January 8, 1981
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 48
- Accession Number
- 0697/0004