Geese Laying Eggs in the Spring

MOA: University of British Columbia

3524/4

Stonecut print of two geese and a nest. One goose, done in black, is standing overtop the nest; second goose, done in dark brown, has its back turned to the first and its head bent to the ground. Both have their wings spread. The nest has three eggs in it and is done in green and yellow; ground done in same colours, with white spots throughout. Along the bottom edge of the print the edition number, a syllabic inscription and date are written in pencil. Diamond-shaped blind-embossed stamp in bottom left corner.


  • Type of Item print
  • Culture Inuit
  • Measurements height 37.8 cm, width 44.1 cm (overall)

  • Creator Syollie Amituk, Annie Amamatuak
  • Previous Owner Ralph Davis, Cara Fraser
  • Received from Ralph Davis, Cara Fraser

  • Made in Puvirnituq

  • Creation Date during 1981
  • Ownership Date before September 8, 2021
  • Acquisition Date on September 8, 2021

  • Item Classes works on paper
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3524/0004