Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3040/30

Carving of a bear standing with head turned to the right. Head is pointed, eyes are drilled and darkened with ink, as are the nostrils (no mouth carved).


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material ink, walrus tusk
  • Measurements height 3.7 cm, width 2.1 cm, depth 6.6 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 3040/0030