Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3335/1

Small soapstone carving of a man in a parka. He stands with his hands at his sides, a small coil of rope (fibre and sinew) in each gloved hand. The inset face is carved bone(?) with black lined facial features.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material soapstone stone, fibre, sinew, bone
  • Measurements height 10.7 cm, width 11.0 cm, depth 3.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Jane Watkins
  • Received from Jane Watkins

  • Made in Nunavik

  • Creation Date during 1964
  • Ownership Date before November 27, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on November 27, 2018

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3335/0001