Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3040/31

Carving of a ptarmigan sitting on the ground (represented by a rectangular piece of tusk). The feathers of the wings and tail are incised. Black inset eyes (one is missing) and a black inset beak. On the base is written "Akeerjil".


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material baleen, walrus tusk
  • Measurements height 4.8 cm, width 3.7 cm, depth 5.0 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 fair
  • Accession Number 3040/0031