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Boat Carving

MOA: University of British Columbia

3040/57

Carving of a European ship, complete with yard arms and eagle nest. There is also a lifeboat attached by sinew to either side and anchor is visible on starboard side. Portholes and doors may be inset baleen(?).

  • Type of Item carving
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material sinew, baleen, walrus tusk
  • Measurements height 15.9 cm, width 18.6 cm, depth 8.0 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 3040/0057

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