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Item number 3507/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Black stone carving of male figure, leaning forward and doing a task. He has oval-shaped eyes, wide nose, incised eyebrows and frowning mouth. Man has an etched bushy moustache. Wavy lines incised into forehead, imitating wrinkles. Chin juts out. Wrapping covering sides and back of head carved in relief. He is wearing a parka, with the hood down, pants and tall boots. Line decorations incised into parka cuffs, and along fronts of boots. Man is holding a rectangular object, with triangular cutout along back, in his left hand. Right hand is not visible. Left foot is resting flat, right is partially raised. Figure is standing on an uneven triangular base. Artist signature and other inscriptions on base.
Item History
- Made by Joanasie K (Maker) in Nunavik, Quebec, Canada
- Owned by Gordon Jeffrey McNeill before June 25, 2021
- Received from Gordon Jeffrey McNeill (Donor) on June 25, 2021
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- 3507/5
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- stone
- Overall
- height 11.4 cm, width 6.8 cm, depth 9.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nunavik, Quebec, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Creator
- Joanasie K (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Gordon Jeffrey McNeill
- Received from
- Gordon Jeffrey McNeill (Donor)
When
- Ownership Date
- before June 25, 2021
- Acquisition Date
- on June 25, 2021
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3507/0005
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