Figure Item Number: 1293/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Walrus resting its chin on the top of a large human face positioned in front of it. The walrus' front flippers are raised slightly off the ground while its tusks hang over the human forehead. (Possible syllabics on base?)
Narrative
Inscription on bottom: "RHC 1896."
Item History
- Made in Canada between 1950 and 1975
- Collected during 1974
- Owned by Joy Scudamore before September 2, 1988
- Received from Joy Scudamore (Donor) on September 2, 1988
What
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Joy Scudamore
- Received from
- Joy Scudamore (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Canada
When
- Creation Date
- between 1950 and 1975
- Collection Date
- during 1974
- Ownership Date
- before September 2, 1988
- Acquisition Date
- on September 2, 1988
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 43
- Accession Number
- 1293/0001