Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3100/23 a-b

Soapstone sculpture of a man and fish. The figure stands on a rock, arms outstretched, with a long fish laying on the stone beside him. He wears a parka with the hood pulled up over his head. Part b is a copper harpoon with a wooden handle that is carried in his left hand.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material soapstone stone, wood, copper metal, fibre, adhesive
  • Measurements height 11.9 cm, width 5.3 cm, depth 8.1 cm (part a) height 7.5 cm, width 1.3 cm, depth 0.6 cm (part b)

  • 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 3100/0023 a-b