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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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Carving3100/29 a-k

Multi-component whale bone carving. A large, flat slab of bone (part a) serves as the base of the sculpture, with several small holes bored into the top. The holes hold short, fine, bone or wood pegs (parts f to k) which serve as the legs of four small carved birds (parts b to e) that stand atop the base. All the birds hold their wings on their backs, their eyes are small bored holes painted black or filled with a black substance, and one has an open beak.

Culture
Inuit
Material
whale bone and wood
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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Figure3100/22 a-c

Soapstone figure of a man with hunting tools. The figure is kneeling, his right arm raised, a hole bored through the fist to hold a tool. The other arm is held at his side with a similar hole in the fist. He wears a parka with hood pulled over his head, as well as leggings and boots. Parts b and c are made of tusk: a long spear and a knife.

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone and tusk
Made in
Nunavut, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3100/21

Sculpture made from single piece of soapstone. A man is shown in a parka, with the hood up covering his head, standing in a wide stance, his arms raised to shoulder height, clutching in both hands a sinew rope. A seal lays upside down in front of him, attached to the other end of the rope. A cleaver made of wood lies beside the man's right foot.

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone, wood, sinew and skin
Made in
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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