Figure Item Number: A2.262 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Miniature seal carved from off-white tusk. The surface of the seal is almost entirely etched with grey pigment.
Narrative
Based on its style, this carving is thought to be from King Island, however the seller said it was obtained on Kodiak Island.
Item History
- Made in Alaska, USA during 1950
- Collected in Kodiak Island, Alaska, USA during 1950
- Owned by Shirley Danielson before November 9, 1950
- Received from Shirley Danielson (Seller) and Museum Purchase (Funding source) on November 9, 1950
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- A2.262
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- walrus tusk and pigment
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and painted
- Overall
- height 1.7 cm, width 2.5 cm, depth 5.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inupiaq
- Previous Owner
- Shirley Danielson
- Received from
- Shirley Danielson (Seller) and Museum Purchase (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Alaska, USA
- Collected in
- Kodiak Island, Alaska, USA
When
- Creation Date
- during 1950
- Collection Date
- during 1950
- Ownership Date
- before November 9, 1950
- Acquisition Date
- on November 9, 1950
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 47
- Accession Number
- 2266/0001