Miniature Harpoon Item Number: Na703 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Miniature carving of a harpoon consisting of a rounded and pointed blade, with a rounded handle slightly larger in diameter. Handle ends in pointed tip.
History Of Use
Until the mid-20th century, art was not a primary focus in daily Inuit life. Increased contact with southern traders and settlers created a growing demand for Inuit-made carvings and artworks. Contemporary Inuit carving began to flourish around 1948–49 and has continued to evolve since. These works often depict traditional Inuit life, including figures of people and the animals integral to their culture and environment.
Narrative
Collected by George A. Lane.
Item History
- Made in Broughton Island, Nunavut, Canada and Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, Canada
- Collected during 1961
- Owned by Elva Irene Lane before January 19, 1978
- Owned by George Albert Lane during 1961
- Received from Elva Irene Lane (Donor) on January 19, 1978
What
- Name
- Miniature Harpoon
- Identification Number
- Na703
- Type of Item
- harpoon
- Material
- walrus tusk
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and polished
- Overall
- height 0.3 cm, width 13.5 cm, depth 0.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Elva Irene Lane and George Albert Lane
- Received from
- Elva Irene Lane (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Broughton Island, Nunavut, Canada and Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- during 1961
- Ownership Date
- before January 19, 1978 and during 1961
- Acquisition Date
- on January 19, 1978
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0430/0009