Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3654/11

Large stone carving of a mother and child, on an irregularly-shaped base. Mother has oval-shaped eyes, rounded cheeks, wide nose, and pursed lips; all done in relief. Ears are flush against head, and hair is pulled into an intricate braid that wraps around the back of her head. She is bent over a pot, resting on top of a ring of stones, and holding a seal skin. Woman is wearing a long parka, with flaps along the front and back, and pants tucked into tall boots. Parka has a large pouch on back that child is sitting in. Baby has oval-shaped eyes, wide nose, flat mouth, and is wearing a hooded jacket. Date made, syllabics, and additional numbers carved across base of carving; 'Eskimo art' tag and green pads adhered to base.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material stone
  • Measurements height 31.8 cm, width 25.0 cm, depth 11.4 cm (overall)

  • Creator Willia Weetaluktuk
  • Previous Owner Maurice Yacowar
  • Received from Maurice Yacowar

  • Made in Inukjuak

  • Creation Date during 1988
  • Ownership Date before December 4, 2023
  • Acquisition Date on December 4, 2023

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3654/0011