Figure
MOA: University of British Columbia
3655/13
Boy killing goose sculpture. The standing boy crouches forward with his left hand on the bird's neck. The boy has carved facial features and hair. He is depicted wearing a parka with its hood down, thick pants, and mittens. The figures stand on an irregular oval-shaped base with 'E9937' inscribed on the bottom.
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Narrative
Purchased by Elizabeth Bell in Montreal c. 1969-1970.
- Type of Item figure
- Culture Inuit
- Material stone
- Measurements height 17.0 cm, width 7.8 cm, depth 12.0 cm (overall)
- Creator Pinnie Nuktialuk
- Previous Owner Elizabeth Bell, Alan Bell
- Received from Elizabeth Bell, Alan Bell
- Made in Inukjuak
- Collected in Montreal
- Creation Date between 1950 and 1970
- Collection Date between 1969 and 1970
- Ownership Date before December 7, 2023
- Acquisition Date on December 7, 2023
- Item Classes carvings & sculpture
- Condition good
- Accession Number 3655/0013