Figure Item Number: A2.232 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Miniature white carving of a walking dog. The dog's ears are pointed up, the tongue is lolling, and the tail is curled up onto its back. Shallowly carved lined give the impression of fur.
Item History
- Made in Alaska, USA
- Owned by James Fyfe-Smith and Mary G. Fyfe-Smith
- Owned by Florence Fyfe-Smith before 1957
- Received from Florence Fyfe-Smith (Donor) during 1957
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- A2.232
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- walrus tusk ?
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and polished
- Overall
- height 1.3 cm, width 3.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- James Fyfe-Smith, Mary G. Fyfe-Smith and Florence Fyfe-Smith
- Received from
- Florence Fyfe-Smith (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Alaska, USA
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good