Figure Item Number: 3690/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved male figure, sitting and drinking tea from a large cup. His long hooded coat has fur trim along the bottom edge; coat cinched at waist. Figure is hunched forward, with their elbows resting on their knees; knees spread wide. Facial features are finely carved. Inscription on base reads: “Made in USSR. T10.521.”.
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
- 3690/0007