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