Cane

MOA: University of British Columbia

3040/103

Cane made from a narwhal tusk. The handle is carved from walrus tusk and is attached by ivory pegs. The handle is carved in a bear head shape, with open mouth and black inset eyes and nostrils at one end and a closed human fist at the other end. The distal end of the cane has an inserted iron peg. The body of the cane has a long, grooved spiral design.


  • Type of Item cane
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material walrus tusk, baleen, iron metal, narwhal tusk
  • Measurements height 81.5 cm, width 10.5 cm, depth 2.9 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

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3040/0103