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Carving3691/3

Small soapstone carving of a fox, depicted lying down with its chest slightly raised on the forearms. The head is turned to its left, and the tail curves along the same side. Face has small holes carved into it to represent eyes and nostrils; straight line through snout for a mouth. Pointed ears have small divots carved into their centres. Label on base reads: "D1027 Pelly Bay EI4-1".

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone
Made in
Pelly Bay, Nunavut, Canada and Kugaaruk, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Seal Figure1542/29

Small greyish white carving of a seal resting on a small base of antler. Seal has articulated tail flippers and dark blue dots for eyes.

Culture
Inuit
Material
antler and ink ?
Made in
Pelly Bay, Nunavut, Canada and Kugaaruk, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CarvingNa1332

Figure carrying a large head on back. Figure has a heart-shaped head with oval eyes, triangular nose in higher relief and a straight mouth. Arms are indicated by two bumps on each side. The feet are formed by a bevel-edged rectangular base. Parka is longer at the back than the front and has a u-shaped rise on sides. Large head on back is square-like in outline with deeply carved oval eyes, broad flat nose and straight mouth. Carving marks show overall. Sticker on bottom reads '206'.

Culture
Inuit
Material
stone
Made in
Pelly Bay, Nunavut, Canada and Kugaaruk, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3594/1 a-k

Whale bone carving of a hunter carrying an unstrung cable-backed bow and bucket, attached to an irregularly-shaped base (part a); figure is standing along front edge of base. Small stone structure (part b), made up of rocks stacked on top of one another, on opposite end of base; attached with two pegs. Figure has intricately carved facial features, consisting of oval-shaped eyes, wide nose, and frowning mouth. Figure has a large skin pack strapped across back; sinew straps wrap around hunter's chest. Pack has long rods sticking out of either end; tufts of white fur around where the rods protrude. Small back quiver slung over hunter's right shoulder; self-nocked arrow shafts (parts c-k) fill quiver. Bucket hunter is holding in left hand is filled with dark red and orange stones. Figure is unsigned.

Culture
Inuit
Material
skin, sinew, stone and whale bone
Made in
Pelly Bay, Nunavut, Canada and Kugaaruk, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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