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