Figure Item Number: Na1084 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Male or generic form with crease incision on each side (front and back) indicating arms. Round head with flattened face and wide triangular nose in slightly higher relief. Horizontal incision for eyes and mouth and across bottom front of torso. Bowed legs. Back, buttocks, and backbone are defined by slight indentation.
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
- Na1084
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- walrus tusk
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and incised
- Overall
- height 9.0 cm, width 5.0 cm, depth 4.0 cm
- Image
- height 6.5 cm, width 2.5 cm, depth 1.0 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
- 0697/0005