Figure Item Number: 3690/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved male figure, sitting with a fishing net across his lap; net is depicted by a cross-hatched pattern. Figure, wearing a fur-lined hooded coat, is holding a sharp tool in his raised right hand; left hand is lifting fishing net from below. Bottom left corner of net is raised, showing figures foot; four carved diamonds hanging from corner of net. Facial features are finely carved. Inscription on base reads: “Made in USSR. T10.402.”.
Narrative
The figure is very similar to 2603/2; possibly the same maker.
Item History
- Made in Russia
- Collected between 1977 and 1981
- Owned by Denice Thompson before February 22, 2025
- Received from Denice Thompson (Donor) on February 22, 2025
What
Who
- Culture
- Siberian Yupik ?
- Previous Owner
- Denice Thompson
- Received from
- Denice Thompson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Russia
When
- Collection Date
- between 1977 and 1981
- Ownership Date
- before February 22, 2025
- Acquisition Date
- on February 22, 2025
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3690/0006