Carving Item Number: 1368/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Stone sculpture depicting a human(?) face with feet protruding towards the back of the object. Extending from the top of the face is an arch shape with wing-like designs on either side, both of which have carved scalloped edges. On the underside of the base, an inscription says: "T. Sharky," has the letter 'c' in a circle with the number '89' next to it, and has four Inuit characters or symbols.
Item History
- Made by Toonoo Sharky (Maker) in Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada and Kinngait, Nunavut, Canada during 1989
- Owned by Rosa Ho before August 23, 1989
- Received from Rosa Ho (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on August 23, 1989
What
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Creator
- Toonoo Sharky (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Rosa Ho
- Received from
- Rosa Ho (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada and Kinngait, Nunavut, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1989
- Ownership Date
- before August 23, 1989
- Acquisition Date
- on August 23, 1989
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 43
- Accession Number
- 1368/0004