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Figure3123/39

Stone figure with a large cone shaped head with deeply carved ridges in a swirl pattern indicating hair or a headdress, above a wide face with large nose, inset heavily lidded eyes, and a small mouth set askew in a flat jaw. The body is small, in a seated cross-legged position with arms bent and hands connecting with jaw. A round label sits at front with a star or flower shape carved inside. The figure's back and arms are embellished with deeply carved lines and blocks.

Culture
Mende
Material
stone
Made in
Sierra Leone
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3123/38

Stone figure with a tall cone shaped head with deeply carved ridges indicating hair or a headdress, edged by small squares directly above the forehead. The nose is prominent, widening slightly at the nostrils, eyes are inset, heavy lidded, and somewhat bulging, and mouth is small with protruding lips. The body is small, in a seated position with arms bent and hands connecting with chin, knees drawn up to chest. The front of the sculpture is a dark mottled grey, while the back is lighter in colour.

Culture
Mende
Material
stone
Made in
Sierra Leone
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3123/37

Stone figure with a large wedge shaped head with deeply carved ridges indicating hair or a headdress, above a large nose with wide nostrils, inset bulging eyes with heavy lids, and a small mouth in a wide jaw. The body is small, in a seated position with arms bent and hands connecting with chin, knees drawn up to chest. The front of the sculpture is a dark mottled grey, while the back is lighter in colour with stripes of orange in the stone.

Culture
Mende
Material
stone
Made in
Sierra Leone
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Plaque3100/30

Plaque with three birds attached to front. A thin, flat piece of dark stone is smoothed into an irregular shape. It holds three relief carvings of birds, attached by adhesive and posts placed in bored holes. The birds are carved with textured wings tucked onto their backs, long necks and small heads. The first sits with feet protruding to the front, the second with no feet showing, and the third stands tall.

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone and antler ?
Made in
Nunavut, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Scoop3100/28

Small scoop carved out of a single piece of stone. The scoop is wide at front, narrowing slightly toward back. Front and side walls flare outward slightly, while back wall is straight. A small, thick handle protrudes from the top back, and curves upwards. Striations from carving are visible over the entirety of the piece.

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone ?
Made in
Nunavut, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3100/27

Small soapstone carving of a bear. Animal's head is slightly lowered, back curved, short tail jutting out at rear. Mouth is open, ears are folded onto top of head, and small eyes and nostrils have been bored into the face. Bear stands with all four feet adhered to a rectangular block pedestal of a green-grey stone.

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone and adhesive
Made in
Nunavut, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3100/26

Small stone carving of two birds sitting side by side on a rectangular base, wings tucked onto their backs, both facing ahead. Dots for eyes and nostrils are carved onto the heads, as are mouths around the front tip of the beak.

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone
Made in
Nunavut, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3100/25

Small stone carving of a seated figure. A woman sits on a stool, hidden by the long rear flap of her parka, booted feet slightly outstretched in front of her. The garment's hood is pulled up, but the finely carved face is fully visible. Her shoulders are broad, and her hands are placed on her knees, the left hand is holding a wooden utensil.

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone and wood
Made in
Nunavut, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3100/24

Soapstone carving of a bird caught in a trap beside its nest. The small bird is carved from dark grey soapstone. It is hunched over two oblong eggs sitting in a hollow in the stone. Around the bird's neck is a thin brown string tied to one of three stakes to either side. The base of the object has yellow paper adhered to it, with the artist name written in ink, an inventory number, and a stamp that says "Eskimo Craft Camsell Hospital Edmonton".

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone, wood, fibre and adhesive
Made in
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3100/23 a-b

Soapstone sculpture of a man and fish. The figure stands on a rock, arms outstretched, with a long fish laying on the stone beside him. He wears a parka with the hood pulled up over his head. Part b is a copper harpoon with a wooden handle that is carried in his left hand.

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone, wood, copper metal, fibre and adhesive
Made in
Nunavut, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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