Male Figure Item Number: 3528/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Bust of an Inuit boy. Carved in black stone, the entire face is surrounded by the edge of a fur hood; the back is plain other than the fur of the hood around the head. Variations in the stone at the back show greenish tones. The base is signed 'Manome', with a green co-op sticker that says 'Manomee', as well as an Eskimo Art Canada sticker.

Narrative

Name on base given as 'Manomie'; possibly Enook Manomie?

Item History

What

Name
Male Figure
Identification Number
3528/7
Type of Item
figure
Material
stone
Overall
height 17.0 cm, width 13.0 cm, depth 7.0 cm

Who

Culture
Inuit
Creator
Enook Manomie ? (Maker)
Previous Owner
Louise Irving and Victor Irving
Received from
Victor Irving (Donor) and Louise Irving (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada

When

Creation Date
during 1973
Collection Date
between 1970 and 1990
Ownership Date
before September 29, 2021
Acquisition Date
on September 29, 2021

Other

Item Classes
carvings & sculpture
Condition
good
Accession Number
3528/0007