Bird Figure Item Number: 3528/32 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Stone carving of a predator type bird (eagle?). Made of a grey-green stone with copper brown areas. Standing bird looking forward with its wings folded. Incised eyes. The abstract feet form a triangle for the base. The back of the wings, top of the head, tail, beak and base all have copper colouring. Artist inscription on base

Item History

What

Name
Bird Figure
Identification Number
3528/32
Type of Item
figure
Material
stone
Overall
height 7.2 cm, width 6.0 cm, depth 10.5 cm

Who

Culture
Inuit
Creator
Zebedee Enoogoo (Maker)
Previous Owner
Louise Irving and Victor Irving
Received from
Victor Irving (Donor) and Louise Irving (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Arctic Bay, Nunavut, Canada

When

Creation Date
during 1972
Collection Date
between 1970 and 1990
Ownership Date
before September 29, 2021
Acquisition Date
on September 29, 2021

Other

Item Classes
carvings & sculpture
Condition
excellent
Accession Number
3528/0032