Figure
MOA: University of British Columbia
3654/5
Stone carving of a mother and baby. Figure has carved oval-shaped eyes and a smiling mouth; square-shaped nose done in relief. Lines along sides of face and across top of head imitate hair. Woman is wearing a hooded parka with a large pouch on the back for the baby; parka has long front and back flaps that extend past the waist line. Baby is wrapped in mother's arms, held flat against her chest. Date made and additional inscription, S-1923, carved across base.
- Type of Item figure
- Culture Inuit
- Material stone
- Measurements height 19.1 cm, width 7.7 cm, depth 11.9 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Maurice Yacowar
- Received from Maurice Yacowar
- Made in Baker Lake, Qamanittuaq
- Creation Date during 1980
- Ownership Date before December 4, 2023
- Acquisition Date on December 4, 2023
- Item Classes carvings & sculpture
- Condition good
- Accession Number 3654/0005