Figure
MOA: University of British Columbia
3654/2
Bear carving done in dark grey-black stone. Bear has short ears, circular eyes, and long thin snout; standing on four legs. Front legs have rounded sides and are spread apart; hind legs are close together and rectangle-like. Hind legs are shorter than front, giving bear a crouching appearance. Artist signature in syllabics inscribed on belly.
- Type of Item figure
- Culture Inuit
- Material stone
- Measurements height 10.6 cm, width 6.8 cm, depth 22.2 cm (overall)
- Creator Tuna Iquliq
- Previous Owner Maurice Yacowar
- Received from Maurice Yacowar
- Made in Baker Lake, Qamanittuaq
- Ownership Date before December 4, 2023
- Acquisition Date on December 4, 2023
- Item Classes carvings & sculpture
- Condition good
- Accession Number 3654/0002