Plaque

MOA: University of British Columbia

3100/30

Plaque with three birds attached to front. A thin, flat piece of dark stone is smoothed into an irregular shape. It holds three relief carvings of birds, attached by adhesive and posts placed in bored holes. The birds are carved with textured wings tucked onto their backs, long necks and small heads. The first sits with feet protruding to the front, the second with no feet showing, and the third stands tall.


  • Type of Item plaque
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material soapstone stone, antler
  • Measurements height 2.2 cm, width 20.0 cm, depth 15.2 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 3100/0030