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