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NanjagNa879

Print depicting a seagull in profile standing on one leg with the other leg tucked under its body and a yellow beak. Stamped with the names of the artist and printmaker in Inuit syllabics along with the Cape Dorset stylized red igloo in the lower right-hand corner. Below the image is written, "Nanjaq Lithograph 37/50 Dorset 1977 Kananginak." The Canadian Eskimo Arts Council and Cape Dorset Cooperative blind embossed stamps are in the lower right-hand corner.

Culture
Inuit
Made in
Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada and Kinngait, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Young Arctic OwlNa878

Print depicting a bird in profile with its wings outstretched and textured feathers on its back and wings. The owl has an open black beak and long, curved black claws. Below the image is written, "Young Arctic Owl Stone Cut 42/50 Dorset 1977 Kananginak," with the artist's name in Inuit syllabics. The printmaker's name is printed in Inuit syllabics along with the Cape Dorset stylized red igloo seal in the lower left-hand corner. The Canadian Eskimo Arts Council blind embossed stamp is in the lower right-hand corner.

Culture
Inuit
Made in
Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada and Kinngait, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Qiqqiiviaq AlluaqNa877

Print depicting a winter scene in three levels: the top level depicts four igloos and man on top of each igloo. The middle level depicts five dogs in harnesses pulling a sled. The bottom level depicts five figures with harpoons and lures standing beside ice holes. The names of the artist and printmaker are printed in Inuit syllabics along with the Cape Dorset stylized red igloo seal in the bottom right-hand corner. Below the image is written, "Qiqqiiviaq Alluaq Stonecut 39/50 Dorset 1977 Jamasie," with the name of the artist written in Inuit syllabics. The Canadian Eskimo Arts Council blind embossed stamp is in the lower right-hand corner.

Culture
Inuit
Made in
Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada and Kinngait, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureNa1102

Figure of female form, flattened in cross-section with rectangle above featureless oval head. Carved diamond-shaped channel outlining slightly bulbous abdomen, large flat breasts, and legs truncated above knee. Back side is slightly concave and very porous. Rasp-like marks on side of one leg.

Culture
Inuit
Material
whale bone
Made in
Greenland
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Quiver Rod CapNa1101

Female caribou head with neck tapering in wedge shape. Mouth and nostrils are well defined at end of muzzle. Eyes on each side, one has remains of wooden plug. Oval ears in relief with deep canals. Hole drilled through at back of head. Numerous lines across neck.

Culture
Inuit
Material
antler and wood
Made in
Alaska, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureNa1099

Four-footed polar bear with large head; back curves into head,chin almost touches ground. Incised mouth and flat muzzle, nostrils and eyes are inlaid circles of wood. Oval ears in slight relief. Four short stubby legs. Tail indicated by oval-shape at back. Centre core of mottled tusk dentine visible from bottom and at head.

Culture
Inuit
Material
walrus tusk and wood
Made in
Nunavut, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureNa1083

Male or generic form with arms slightly out from sides ending at hips. Round head with flattened face, long narrow nose in higher relief, and horizontal incised lines for eyes and mouth. Inside surface of each leg is flat and knees protrude slightly. Horizontal crease at back of knee. Buttocks are defined. Vertical crease at backbone.

Culture
Inuit
Material
walrus tusk
Made in
Nunavut, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureNa1082

Figure of male or generic form with crease incision on each side (front and back) to indicate arms. Round head with flattened face, brow, and triangular nose in slightly higher relief than cheek area, and horizontal incisions for eyes and mouth. Inside surface of each leg is flat and the legs taper to the bottom with a crease at the back of the knees and to define buttocks. Natural longitudinal cracks on face, left hand, back of head, and buttocks. Dentine mottling through head tapering towards middle of figure.

Culture
Inuit
Material
walrus tusk
Made in
Nunavut, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FigureNa1081

Male or generic form with arms, slightly out from sides, ending at hips. Four vertical lines indicate hands on either side. Oval head with flattened face, forehead and triangular nose are in higher relief, horizontal incised lines at eyes, mouth and less deeply for eyebrows. Legs are minimally shaped, flaring slightly at feet.

Culture
Inuit
Material
walrus tusk
Made in
Nunavut, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blade BoxNa1116

Stylized walrus-shaped curved box with attached stylized bird-shaped lid. Oval cavity is roughly finished. Exterior surfaces are smooth and stained brown. Hinged lid is attached by an ivory peg and is sandwiched between curved extensions to oval container. Multi-bevelled, tapering cylinders of ivory project toward lid from extensions. The effect is of walrus tusks with the hinge peg forming eyes. The lid is oval with concave bottom and tapering head-like extension. The container tapers to a point paralleling the lid. The hinge is very stiff.

Culture
Inuit
Material
ivory and wood
Made in
Alaska, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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