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.

  • 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