Figure Item Number: 3655/27 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Standing man sculpture with short angular arms to their sides. Figure wears a hood, which hangs to their right, tapering to a point. The carved face is spade-shaped, with a broad nose, and two circular eyes. The feet are asymmetrical - the left foot is triangular and the right foot is rectangular. Signed in syllabics (Ka-vi) on base of right foot.
Item History
- Made by John Kavik (Maker) in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada and Kangiqliniq, Nunavut, Canada
- Owned by Elizabeth Bell and Alan Bell before December 7, 2023
- Received from Elizabeth Bell (Donor) and Alan Bell (Donor) on December 7, 2023
What
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Creator
- John Kavik (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Elizabeth Bell and Alan Bell
- Received from
- Elizabeth Bell (Donor) and Alan Bell (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada and Kangiqliniq, Nunavut, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 7, 2023
- Acquisition Date
- on December 7, 2023
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3655/0027