Figure Item Number: 3335/2 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small soapstone carving of a caribou head (part a) with bone(?) antlers (parts b-c). The antlers insert into holes drilled behind the eyes. The caribou has lightly carved circular eyes, nose and mouth. Label adhered to base.
Narrative
Label on base says Carver: E-30-4; Location: Geo. River; Date: 1964; however the piece is also inscribed E-8-5.
Item History
- Made in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Quebec, Canada during 1964
- Owned by Jane Watkins before November 27, 2018
- Received from Jane Watkins (Donor) on November 27, 2018
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- 3335/2 a-c
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- soapstone stone and bone ?
- Overall
- height 11.5 cm, width 5.2 cm, depth 8.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Jane Watkins
- Received from
- Jane Watkins (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kangiqsualujjuaq, Quebec, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1964
- Ownership Date
- before November 27, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on November 27, 2018
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3335/0002 a-c