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Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3040/22

Carving of a man in the act of throwing a harpoon. Man is wearing a parka with his hood up. He has been glued to a thin rectangular base. In front of the hunter, also glued to the base, is an avataq (seal float). A harpoon has been glued into the hand of the hunter.

  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material adhesive, walrus tusk
  • Measurements height 7.2 cm, width 5.0 cm, depth 3.1 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 3040/0022

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