Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3040/71

Carving of the torso of a man in the act of throwing a harpoon, but attached to a rectangular tusk stand. There is a harpoon in the man's hand. Man's facial features are drawn on by pen.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material walrus tusk, adhesive, ink
  • Measurements height 4.2 cm, width 2.4 cm, depth 3.4 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 3040/0071