Muskox Figure Item Number: 3528/38 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Standing muskox covered in seal fur. The stuffed animal has sewn skin horns attached, small pads on the bottom of its hooves, round light brown skin eyes with black circles, and a small oval light brown nose.

Item History

What

Name
Muskox Figure
Identification Number
3528/38
Type of Item
figure
Material
seal skin and fibre
Overall
height 16.5 cm, width 11.2 cm, depth 25.5 cm

Who

Culture
Inuit
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
Nunavut, Canada

When

Creation Date
between 1950 and 1990
Collection Date
between 1970 and 1990
Ownership Date
before September 29, 2021
Acquisition Date
on September 29, 2021

Other

Item Classes
textiles
Condition
excellent
Accession Number
3528/0038