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.
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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