Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3040/48

Carving of a bird in flight on a small rectangular base. Bird has wings outspread and feathers are incised on the wings and tail. The bill appears to have been made of a translucent orange plastic. The eyes have been drilled. The bird is attached to the base by pegs.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material walrus tusk, plastic
  • Measurements height 3.3 cm, width 5.2 cm, depth 3.6 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 3040/0048