Kayak Carving

MOA: University of British Columbia

3040/98 a-c

Carving of a kayak with three skin lines and the paddle attached across the front (part a). There is a separate hunter figure (part b) holding a harpoon in raised position, and separate seal float (part c).


  • Type of Item carving
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material walrus tusk, skin
  • Measurements height 4.0 cm, width 10.5 cm, depth 20.0 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 fair
  • Accession Number 3040/0098 a-c