Figure Item Number: Na1099 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Four-footed polar bear with large head; back curves into head,chin almost touches ground. Incised mouth and flat muzzle, nostrils and eyes are inlaid circles of wood. Oval ears in slight relief. Four short stubby legs. Tail indicated by oval-shape at back. Centre core of mottled tusk dentine visible from bottom and at head.
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
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
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 48
- Accession Number
- 0697/0020