Walrus Figure
MOA: University of British Columbia
3040/102
Carving of a walrus in stone. The hind flippers are tucked under the walrus' body and the body is resting on the front flippers. Walrus has incised eyes and nostrils. Tusks are attached by glue. Stone is dark grey with black horizontal bands.
- Type of Item figure
- Culture Inuit
- Material adhesive, stone, walrus tusk
- Measurements height 4.8 cm, width 5.5 cm, depth 12.5 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 3040/0102