Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3040/82

Carving of a polar bear with its head facing slightly down. Mouth is slightly open and there are no carved teeth. Eyes are darkened.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material walrus tusk
  • Measurements height 3.5 cm, width 2.0 cm, depth 7.8 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 3040/0082