Figure
MOA: University of British Columbia
3100/20
Soapstone carving of a woman. Figure stands upright with feet and legs together, arms straight at her sides. She is carved wearing a parka (amautik) with long flaps at bottom front and back, with a large hood for carrying a child. The lines of the collar cross below her chin. The garment is worn over knee length trousers and boots. Her hair is gathered in a bun at her neck, and facial features are carved.
- Type of Item figure
- Culture Inuit
- Material soapstone stone
- Measurements height 18.0 cm, width 6.6 cm, depth 4.2 cm (overall)
- Creator Argalak
- 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 3100/0020