Carving
Item number 2913/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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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
- Name
- Carving
- Identification Number
- 2913/2
- Type of Item
- carving
- Material
- stone
- Overall
- height 27.2 cm, width 28.5 cm, depth 17.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada and Kinngait, Nunavut, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Creator
- Tayaraq Tunnillie (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Linda J. Lemmens
- Received from
- Linda J. Lemmens (Donor)
When
- Ownership Date
- before September 21, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on September 21, 2011
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 2913/0002
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