Figure Item Number: Na1109 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Standing bear or dog with stubby tail and legs; head has flattened snout with slightly zigzagged mouth, diagonal slits for nose. Face slopes down on each side from nose. Incised eyes below triangular ears. Longitudinal channel along belly. Naturally pitted, mottled dentine with scratches and carving marks.
Item History
- Made in Alaska, USA
- 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
- Na1109
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- walrus tusk
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and incised
- Overall
- height 1.5 in, width 0.98 in
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
- Alaska, USA
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
- 0697/0030