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CarvingNa1310

Stylized human figure kneeling behind and holding a standing bear. The two figures are merged at centre. Figure has parka hood up, oval rimmed eyes, triangular nose and straight mouth with projecting lower lip. Arms curve to hands in front. Arms are flattened on sides, as are legs. Back curves between flattened hood and shoulders, and buttocks and feet. Bear has flattened triangular ears, oval eyes, tapering snout with two small round projections on top of nose and slit mouth. Hind legs are indicated by a slight rise at knees. There are four longitudinal slits at feet. Series of characters, copyright symbol, '73' are inscribed on base.

Culture
Inuit
Material
stone
Made in
Kuujjuaraapik, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CarvingNa685

Flat diamond-shaped carving which is thicker in the middle and is tapering at edges. Fragment is in the shape of a paddle, but missing a handle.

Culture
Inuit
Material
walrus tusk
Made in
Broughton Island, Nunavut, Canada and Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spear CarvingNa684

Miniature model of a hooked hunting spear consisting of a hook on the end of a notched handle.

Culture
Inuit
Material
walrus tusk
Made in
Broughton Island, Nunavut, Canada and Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CarvingNa1336

Two-headed figure with a fish at one end and humanoid at the other. Fish has pointed face and the other side has a straight mouth line which curves back over itself below circle in circle eye. Two curved gill lines and leaf-shaped fin behind eye. Back runs relatively straight to opposing figure. Head has bangs and sides of hair outlined, oval eyes with circular centre, sloping nose and straight mouth. Moustache and brows are indicated by a series of short vertical lines. Large fin-like leg reaches semi-circular base, on one side, on the other is a short flipper-like arm pulled up under figure. At back are two flipper-like legs. Inscription on bottom reads '71375 Adamie Ann'.

Culture
Inuit
Material
stone
Made in
Puvirnituq, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CarvingNa1302

Large head rests on the back of a fish and sea mammal. The frontal view of the face is of a rounded triangle, resting on two tails, with a sculpted nose, oval eyes with round centres and an oval mouth with teeth showing. Hairline is square and the bangs are indicated by a series of vertical lines. There are two parallel, vertical ridges on the back of the head. Side view shows a small whale or porpoise on one side and a fish, with a high arched back and two side fins, on the other. On the bottom '2-42010', syllabics and 'copyright 78' are inscribed.

Culture
Inuit
Material
stone
Made in
Kuujjuaraapik, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CarvingNa1215 a-b

Stylized bird image (part a) pegged to wedge-shaped stand (part b) which has a flat central platform and two peaks to each side. Bird is flat at base with wooden peg on bottom which fits into hole in platform. Bird has outstretched triangular wings to each side and curved head facing to side.

Culture
Inuit
Material
wood and stone
Made in
Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada and Kinngait, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CarvingNa1419 a-b

Figure carrying seal on his back (a) is pegged to a flat topped, irregularly-shaped stand (b). Figure has hunched shoulders and has his rimmed parka hood up. The figure also has a broad triangular nose, as well as crescent-shaped eyes and mouth. The tail of the seal is behind the figure's head and he is holding the seal with his right arm bent up and back. His upper body is turned on an angle from his legs.

Culture
Inuit
Material
wood and stone
Made in
Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CarvingNa1304

Sitting bear-like creature with a human, female head. Her right arm is pulled up touching her neck and her head is turned to her right. Hair is indicated by fine lines and there is a v-shaped indent at the base of her skull. She has oval eyes with circular centres, a broad turned-up nose and a straight mouth. Her limbs have notches at the edges, indicating claws or toes. '10-10361' and characters are inscribed on the bottom of the mottled stone.

Culture
Inuit
Material
stone
Made in
Kuujjuaraapik, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CarvingNa1303 a-c

Kneeling part bird, part human figure with a humanoid head at its knees (a). Figure holds an axe-like object (b) in its raised right hand, and a smaller one (c) in its left hand. Left arm is bent at elbow. There are natural fissures in the stone and orange spots overall. Series of characters, '2-44769', '79' and a copyright symbol are inscribed on bottom.

Culture
Inuit
Material
antler and stone
Made in
Kuujjuaraapik, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CarvingNa1296

Stylized, bird-like figure with rounded body, half oval wings on the sides, pulled back and curved, and large three-clawed feet on either side with inset antler claws. The head has a channel parting hair with eight longitudinal channels on each side indicating hair. It has a heart-shaped face with upturned nose, open mouth and round inset antler eyes. Mottled stone with lighter longitudinal vein running through body and base. Inscribed on the base are a series of characters, a copyright symbol '78' and '4-17387'.

Culture
Inuit
Material
stone and antler
Made in
Kangirsuk, Quebec, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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