Figure Item Number: 974/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved tupilaq (tupilak). Standing figure with very long arms, reaching to the ground, flared nostrils, eight upper teeth, large tongue resting on an animal head below. Animal below has large nostrils, blackened eyes and pointed ears.
Item History
- Made in Kap Dan, Greenland during 1969
- Owned by Ray Bennett before June 27, 1984
- Received from Barrett Montford Endowment Fund (Funding source) and Ray Bennett (Seller) on June 27, 1984
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- 974/2
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- walrus tusk
- Overall
- height 9.8 cm, width 3.0 cm, depth 5.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Ray Bennett
- Received from
- Barrett Montford Endowment Fund (Funding source) and Ray Bennett (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kap Dan, Greenland
When
- Creation Date
- during 1969
- Ownership Date
- before June 27, 1984
- Acquisition Date
- on June 27, 1984
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 43
- Accession Number
- 0974/0002