Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3040/8

Carving of a fox standing on all four legs with its tail pointed out directly behind. Black inset eyes. Mouth is open but no teeth have been carved. Nostrils are present and have been marked with ink.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material baleen, ink, walrus tusk
  • Measurements height 2.6 cm, width 1.6 cm, depth 8.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Robert Clayton
  • Received from Robert Clayton

  • Made in Pangnirtung

  • Creation Date during 1950
  • Collection Date between 1949 and 1951
  • Ownership Date before December 1, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on December 1, 2013

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3040/0008