Carving Item Number: 2913/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Heavy stone carving of a seal-man figure.Figure is quadripedal and has a rectangular tail pointing up in the air with six thin carved ridges at the end of it. Two of its paws are on the ground, and one covers its face playfully. Its face has two large eyes with circular pupils, a very wide nose, and a large mouth opened into a smile. The mouth also reveals a large set of teeth.
Item History
- Made by Tayaraq Tunnillie (Maker) in Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada and Kinngait, Nunavut, Canada
- Owned by Linda J. Lemmens before September 21, 2011
- Received from Linda J. Lemmens (Donor) on September 21, 2011
What
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Creator
- Tayaraq Tunnillie (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Linda J. Lemmens
- Received from
- Linda J. Lemmens (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada and Kinngait, Nunavut, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before September 21, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on September 21, 2011
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 2913/0002