Loon Figure Item Number: 1384/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carving of a loon, with an open tapered beak. The main bird body slopes down from mid-back to form the tail feathers that flare slightly upwards. The base has an indented rim around the entire shape of the bird. Small white-yellow etched dots spread across the bird's back in linear formation. On either side of the bird's body are small white-yellow carved dots, in addition to six diagonal lines to depict the tips of the wings. On the neck, under the beak, and on the breast, are engraved lines.
Narrative
Purchased by Audrey Hawthorn in London in 1959.
Item History
- Made in Canada during 1959
- Collected during 1959
- Owned by Audrey Hawthorn and Harry Hawthorn before August 31, 1989
- Received from Harry Hawthorn (Donor) and Audrey Hawthorn (Donor) on August 31, 1989
What
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Audrey Hawthorn and Harry Hawthorn
- Received from
- Harry Hawthorn (Donor) and Audrey Hawthorn (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1959
- Collection Date
- during 1959
- Ownership Date
- before August 31, 1989
- Acquisition Date
- on August 31, 1989
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 43
- Accession Number
- 1384/0002