Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3100/19

Small soapstone carving of a crouched man. Figure has a parka with a long flap at the back, and pointed hood pulled up over his head, as well as leggings, boots and mitts. in his outstretched hands are a flat, round drum made of skin stretched over wood, and a wooden drumstick.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material soapstone stone, skin, wood
  • Measurements height 10.8 cm, width 5.1 cm, depth 9.6 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Hilary Stewart
  • Received from Hilary Stewart

  • Made in Nunavut

  • Ownership Date before March 17, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on March 17, 2015

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3100/0019