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Carving

MOA: University of British Columbia

3040/49 a-e

Carving of a kayak and hunter (part a). The hunter is missing his left hand; his right hand is raised. There is a loose harpoon part (part b - previously attached to the top of the kayak?), a paddle (part c), a seal float (part d), and a separate harpoon (part e). The other harpoon parts are affixed to the kayak with string line (thread), attached to the harpoon head.

  • Type of Item carving
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material walrus tusk, skin, cotton fibre, ink
  • Measurements height 4.8 cm, width 3.6 cm, depth 18.7 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 3040/0049 a-e

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