Walrus Figure Item Number: 3528/3 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Large carved stone walrus with two removable bone(?) tusks (parts b-c). The walrus is carved in black stone, lying on its right side with details carved to show wrinkles in the skin, flippers, and markings on its face. The two tusks are carved of bone(?) and fit into holes in the animal's snout. Unsigned.

Item History

What

Name
Walrus Figure
Identification Number
3528/3 a-c
Type of Item
figure
Material
stone and bone ?
Overall
height 21.5 cm, width 36.0 cm, depth 18.0 cm

Who

Culture
Inuit
Creator
Akjalie Apak (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
Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada

When

Creation Date
during 1971
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
3528/0003 a-c