Narwhal Figure Item Number: 3528/18 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Large, black stone narwhal (part a) on a round stone stand (part b) with a detachable bone(?) spiraled tusk (part c) that goes into a hole in the whale's nose. White inlaid eyes. Bone peg on stomach that sits in stand hole. Artist name inscribed on base of stand.

Item History

What

Name
Narwhal Figure
Identification Number
3528/18 a-c
Type of Item
figure
Material
stone and bone ?
Overall
height 13.5 cm, width 12.0 cm, depth 43.5 cm
Part A
height 10.0 cm, width 12.0 cm, depth 43.5 cm
Part B
height 4.3 cm, width 9.7 cm, depth 8.2 cm
Part C
height 10.7 cm, diameter 0.5 cm

Who

Culture
Inuit
Creator
Simeonie Amagoalik (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
Resolute, Nunavut, Canada

When

Creation Date
between 1950 and 1990
Collection Date
between 1970 and 1990
Ownership Date
before September 29, 2021
Acquisition Date
on September 29, 2021

Other

Item Classes
carvings & sculpture
Condition
good
Accession Number
3528/0018 a-c