Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3655/15

Small carving of a face on a thinly cut piece of stone. Face carved on wider surface with small circular eyes, open mouth, raised cheeks and nose. Signed in syllabics (Ka-vi) on flat base.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material stone
  • Measurements height 11.7 cm, width 7.7 cm, depth 2.2 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 3655/0015