Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3040/75

Carving of a walrus torso. Walrus has flippers outstretched. Eyes, nostrils and holes for tusks are drilled. Mouth is incised. There is a drilled hole that runs through the piece from the right shoulder to the base.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material stone
  • Measurements height 2.0 cm, width 4.2 cm, depth 2.0 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 good
  • Accession Number 3040/0075