Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3040/55

Carving of a man in the act of hunting by crawling on the ice. Man is in the pose of lying stationary with his hood off his head. He should have a harpoon in this hand but it is missing. Face has been lightly carved and the eyes, eyebrows, and mouth have been highlighted using ink.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material walrus tusk, ink
  • Measurements height 2.3 cm, width 3.0 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 3040/0055