Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3040/74

Carving of a seal head. Seal is looking forward as if looking out of a seal hole or poking its head above water. Eyes have been drilled, as have nostrils (which are not parallel). Mouth has been incised. Fore flippers are indicated by a light indentation.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material stone
  • Measurements height 2.0 cm, width 2.2 cm, depth 1.6 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 3040/0074