Plaque Item Number: 3528/12 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Somewhat flat, but partially three-dimensional, sandstone plaque. Carved scene on front shows a dog standing half way inside the entrance of an igloo. Artist syllabics and date on base.

Item History

What

Name
Plaque
Identification Number
3528/12
Type of Item
plaque
Material
sandstone stone
Overall
height 7.2 cm, width 18.0 cm, depth 2.9 cm

Who

Culture
Inuit
Creator
Maktak Akumalik (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 1976
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
3528/0012