Muskox Figure Item Number: 3528/22 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Stone carving of a standing muskox. Its curved horns appear to be made of horn, held on with an adhesive. Made of a polished dark greeny stone, with its head turned a bit to its left. Lightly inscised eyes, nostrils and mouth. Unsigned.

Item History

What

Name
Muskox Figure
Identification Number
3528/22
Type of Item
figure
Material
stone, muskox horn ? and adhesive
Overall
height 11.3 cm, width 6.0 cm, depth 18.5 cm

Who

Culture
Inuit
Creator
Lazaroosie Kyak (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
3528/0022