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