Figure
About this object
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.
Physical description
Small carving of a man dressed in a parka with a pointed hood, short leggings and high boots. The right arm is raised above the head and is carved to hold an object, which is missing. The elbow of the left arm is bent at waist level and a circular hand protrudes from the sleeve. A face can be seen inside the raised hood, with delicately carved features and facial hair.
Date Acquired
25 Jul 2011
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
The Gwendoline Joan Milligan and Percy Broughton CollectionMore...
Measurements
Overall: 7.8 cm x 3.5 cm x 2.2 cm
Object Number
2912/21