Bird Figure Item Number: 1542/15 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Dark grey, stone carving of a falcon-shaped bird. Bird is positioned standing in a very vertical fashion, resting on a rock.
Item History
- Made by Josie Sivuarapik (Maker) in Puvirnituq, Quebec, Canada
- Collected during 1961
- Owned by Nora M. Williams before October 6, 1992
- Received from Nora M. Williams (Donor) on October 6, 1992
What
- Name
- Bird Figure
- Identification Number
- 1542/15
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- soapstone stone
- Overall
- height 7.8 cm, width 2.5 cm, depth 2.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Creator
- Josie Sivuarapik (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Nora M. Williams
- Received from
- Nora M. Williams (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Puvirnituq, Quebec, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- during 1961
- Ownership Date
- before October 6, 1992
- Acquisition Date
- on October 6, 1992
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 43
- Accession Number
- 1542/0015