Fox Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3040/101

Carving of a stationary arctic fox facing forward. Nose and eyes are black insets. Mouth is lightly incised. Tail is a separate piece of tusk that has been attached.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material walrus tusk, baleen
  • Measurements height 2.6 cm, width 1.5 cm, depth 11.0 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 3040/0101