Figure
MOA: University of British Columbia
3654/4
Stone carving of a kneeling figure. Figure's body is forward facing; head turned to the right. Semi-circular eyes and straight mouth with pouting lip carved into centre of head; wide nose done in relief. Lines incised along top of head, imitating hair; hair-like protrusion is gathered into bun at base of neck. Arm-like protrusions on either side of body; right arm rests flush against body with hand resting on knee, left arm-like protrusion is held against the figure's chest. Deep line carved along entire bottom edge of figure. Label with artist name attached to base.
- Type of Item figure
- Culture Inuit
- Material stone
- Measurements height 15.0 cm, width 7.4 cm, depth 8.3 cm (overall)
- Creator Martha Tiktaq Anautalik
- Previous Owner Maurice Yacowar
- Received from Maurice Yacowar
- Made in Baker Lake, Qamanittuaq
- Creation Date between 1950 and 1987
- Ownership Date before December 4, 2023
- Acquisition Date on December 4, 2023
- Item Classes carvings & sculpture
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3654/0004