Bear Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3040/100

Carving of a polar bear with its head turned to the left. Black inset eyes and an incised mouth.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material walrus tusk, baleen
  • Measurements height 2.8 cm, width 1.8 cm, depth 5.0 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 3040/0100