Bird Figure Item Number: 2633/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bird figure with uneven, outstretched wings. Two indented black dots for eyes, a small line for the mouth, and three toes/claws on each foot which are drawn up close to the body.
Item History
- Made by Joseph Saimut (Maker) in Coral Harbour, Nunavut, Canada during 1967
- Owned by Doris Shadbolt before August 30, 2004
- Received from Doris Shadbolt (Donor) on August 30, 2004
What
- Name
- Bird Figure
- Identification Number
- 2633/3
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- whale bone
- Overall
- height 11.7 cm, width 20.5 cm, depth 13.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Creator
- Joseph Saimut (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Doris Shadbolt
- Received from
- Doris Shadbolt (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Coral Harbour, Nunavut, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1967
- Ownership Date
- before August 30, 2004
- Acquisition Date
- on August 30, 2004
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 43
- Accession Number
- 2633/0003