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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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Figure3100/18

Soapstone carving of a woman and child. Figure stands with feet and legs together, hands held parallel in front of her. She is carved wearing a parka (amautik) and an amaut, a large hood for carrying a child. A small head peaks out of the hood. Both faces are carved with smiling features. The figure is glued to a rectangular base of soapstone. The base of the stand is covered with yellow paper.

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