Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3335/2 a-c

Small soapstone carving of a caribou head (part a) with bone(?) antlers (parts b-c). The antlers insert into holes drilled behind the eyes. The caribou has lightly carved circular eyes, nose and mouth. Label adhered to base.

  • Narrative

    Label on base says Carver: E-30-4; Location: Geo. River; Date: 1964; however the piece is also inscribed E-8-5.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material soapstone stone, bone
  • Measurements height 11.5 cm, width 5.2 cm, depth 8.4 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Jane Watkins
  • Received from Jane Watkins

  • Made in Kangiqsualujjuaq

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

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3335/0002 a-c