Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3040/45

Carving of a swimming bird ([possibly a merganser) on a thick rectangular base. Bird has incised wings and tail feathers and red inset eyes. The bill is long and slightly down-turned and there is a crest at the back of the head. On the base is written in ink "PEY".


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material walrus tusk, plastic
  • Measurements height 6.3 cm, width 3.2 cm, depth 4.2 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 3040/0045