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MOA: University of British Columbia

3040/93

Carving of a narwhal. Entire piece, with the exception of the whale's tusk, is carved out of one piece of walrus tusk - including the two small side fins. Black inset eyes. Blowhole is present on top of head. The narwhal's tusk has a grooved spiral design.

  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material walrus tusk, baleen
  • Measurements height 1.7 cm, width 3.3 cm, depth 13.0 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 3040/0093

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