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