Carving Item Number: 974/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved tupilak (tupilaq). Standing human-like creature with a pointed head, 2 black eyes, mouth slightly open, upper and lower teeth, leaning on a face similar to its own topped by an animal head.
Item History
- Made in Kap Dan, Greenland during 1969
- Owned by Ray Bennett before June 27, 1984
- Received from Barrett Montford Endowment Fund (Funding source) and Ray Bennett (Seller) on June 27, 1984
What
- Name
- Carving
- Identification Number
- 974/1
- Type of Item
- carving
- Material
- whale tooth
- Overall
- height 8.7 cm, width 4.7 cm, depth 3.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Ray Bennett
- Received from
- Barrett Montford Endowment Fund (Funding source) and Ray Bennett (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kap Dan, Greenland
When
- Creation Date
- during 1969
- Ownership Date
- before June 27, 1984
- Acquisition Date
- on June 27, 1984
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 43
- Accession Number
- 0974/0001