Figure Item Number: A2.254 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Inuit hunter ready to spear a seal. Figure is holding a spear in his right hand, and is standing on a greenish coloured stone base.
Item History
- Made in Inukjuak, Quebec, Canada ? between 1949 and 1957
- Owned by Canadian Handicrafts Guild before January 16, 1957
- Received from Canadian Handicrafts Guild (Seller) and Museum Purchase (Funding source) on January 16, 1957
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- A2.254 a-b
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- soapstone stone and walrus tusk
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and polished
- Overall
- height 13.5 cm, width 9.8 cm, depth 6.0 cm
- Part A
- height 12.5 cm, width 5.0 cm, depth 5.5 cm
- Part B
- height 2.4 cm, width 9.8 cm, depth 6.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Canadian Handicrafts Guild
- Received from
- Canadian Handicrafts Guild (Seller) and Museum Purchase (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Inukjuak, Quebec, Canada ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 1949 and 1957
- Ownership Date
- before January 16, 1957
- Acquisition Date
- on January 16, 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 46
- Accession Number
- 2297/0003 a-b