Muskox Figure Item Number: 3528/21 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Large stone carving of a standing muskox. Its horns appear to be made of large claws pointing out to the sides, held on with a black adhesive. The stone is polished to a dark grey/black on the body, whereas the legs are unpolished dark grey. Lines are inscised for the eyes, nostrils and mouth. Artist name inscribed on belly.

Item History

What

Name
Muskox Figure
Identification Number
3528/21
Type of Item
figure
Material
stone, claw and adhesive
Overall
height 16.5 cm, width 8.0 cm, depth 25.5 cm

Who

Culture
Inuit
Creator
Abraham Pijamini (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
Grise Fiord, Nunavut, Canada

When

Creation Date
during 1973
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
3528/0021