Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3040/47

Carving of a hunter holding a rifle. The rifle is carved from a separate piece of tusk. Man has his right foot in front of his left foot in the act of walking. The man is glued to a stone.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material adhesive, walrus tusk, stone
  • Measurements height 8.1 cm, width 4.0 cm, depth 7.0 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 3040/0047