Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3655/27

Standing man sculpture with short angular arms to their sides. Figure wears a hood, which hangs to their right, tapering to a point. The carved face is spade-shaped, with a broad nose, and two circular eyes. The feet are asymmetrical - the left foot is triangular and the right foot is rectangular. Signed in syllabics (Ka-vi) on base of right foot.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material stone
  • Measurements height 13.3 cm, width 7.6 cm, depth 4.0 cm (overall)

  • Creator John Kavik
  • Previous Owner Elizabeth Bell, Alan Bell
  • Received from Elizabeth Bell, Alan Bell

  • Made in Rankin Inlet, Kangiqliniq

  • Ownership Date before December 7, 2023
  • Acquisition Date on December 7, 2023

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3655/0027