Pot Item Number: 2912/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular pot, flat on bottom, with angular corner edges and straight sides that curve slightly inward toward the top. An irregular zigzag pattern is carved across one side and remnants of red and green paint can be seen on the base and on another side. The rim has a hole in each corner to insert a hanging string. The interior of the bowl is rough. A small hole is bored through the bottom centre with a piece of wood inserted that comes out the base.
Narrative
Percy F. Broughton is thought to have collected this artifact while he served as a missionary with the Church Missionary Society, in Lake Harbour on Baffin Island, from 1911-1912.
Item History
- Made in Lake Harbour, Nunavut, Canada and Kimmirut, Nunavut, Canada
- Owned by Percy Broughton
- Owned by Erica Milligan and Jennie Milligan before July 25, 2011
- Received from Jennie Milligan (Donor) and Erica Milligan (Donor) on July 25, 2011
What
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Percy Broughton, Erica Milligan and Jennie Milligan
- Received from
- Jennie Milligan (Donor) and Erica Milligan (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Lake Harbour, Nunavut, Canada and Kimmirut, Nunavut, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before July 25, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on July 25, 2011
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2912/0006