Bear Figure Item Number: 3528/15 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Black stone carving of a standing polar bear holding two cubs in front of its body. The claws, eyes, ears, nostrils and mouth are carved on the mother bear; the ears, eyes, claws on cubs. Artist name inscribed on bottom of right foot.

Item History

What

Name
Bear Figure
Identification Number
3528/15
Type of Item
figure
Material
stone
Overall
height 22.5 cm, width 10.5 cm, depth 9.5 cm

Who

Culture
Inuit
Creator
Annie Peterloosie (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
Pond Inlet, 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
good
Accession Number
3528/0015