Figure Item Number: A2.234 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Miniature walrus carved from white and brown walrus tusk. Figure has articulated tail flippers, pectoral flippers, and two long tusks protruding vertically from the snout. Figure has black inset eyes and shallowly carved details coloured with black pigment on the snout and four flippers.
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
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
- Current Location
- Case 47