Bracelet Item Number: 3646/8 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Bracelet made from six carved rectangular panels with two carved beads between each. The carvings include: halibut(?), igloo, waterfowl, rabbit, and seal(?). Each carved animal has a black inset eye. There is a carved clasp that fits into a fibre loop.

Narrative

The donor and his wife, Grace Okada, lived in Pelly Bay (Kugaaruk) from 1993-1999.

Item History

What

Name
Bracelet
Identification Number
3646/8
Type of Item
bracelet
Material
tusk ? and fibre
Overall
height 1.6 cm, diameter 7.3 cm

Who

Culture
Inuit
Creator
Agnes Iqqugaqtuq (Maker)
Previous Owner
Steven Metzger
Received from
Steven Metzger (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Pelly Bay, Nunavut, Canada and Kugaaruk, Nunavut, Canada

When

Creation Date
between 1993 and 1999
Collection Date
between 1993 and 1999
Ownership Date
before October 16, 2023
Acquisition Date
on October 16, 2023

Other

Condition
good
Accession Number
3646/0008