Carving

MOA: University of British Columbia

3040/23 a-b

Rectangular piece of stone onto which has been glued a carving of a snow house with an entrance porch. Beside the house is a dog (part b - previously glued on, no longer attached) with its tail curled onto its back. Incised into the rectangular base is 'Arctic Bay 1951'.


  • Type of Item carving
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material adhesive, stone
  • Measurements height 8.5 cm, width 11.7 cm, depth 9.7 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Robert Clayton
  • Received from Robert Clayton

  • Made in Arctic Bay

  • Creation Date during 1951
  • Collection Date during 1951
  • Ownership Date before December 1, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on December 1, 2013

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3040/0023 a-b