Accession No

Z 46169.6


Description

Fragment of miniature soapstone qulliq (lamp). Flat base with upturned sides and a central depression, sides taper towards a slight point. One half is broken off and missing.


Place

Arctic; North America; Canada; Nunavut; Southampton Island; ?Expectation Point


Period

Inuit


Source

Manning, Thomas Henry [excavator and donor]; British Canadian Arctic Expedition


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

Z 46169.6; B6 [Excavation no.]


Cultural Affliation


Material

Soapstone


Local Term


Measurements

23mm x 35mm


Events

Description (Physical description)
Soapstone lamp or vessel
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Context (Related Documents)
See photocopy of Manning's notebook, current location unknown.
Event Date
Author: maa


Context (Field collection)
Expectation Point was excavated by T.H. Manning, British Canadian Arctic Expedition, in spring 1938.
Event Date 1938
Author: Imogen Gunn


Context (References)
Manning, T.H. (1942). ‘Remarks on the Physiography, Eskimo and Mammals of Southampton Island’. Canadian Geographical Journal, vol. 25. pp 17-35
Event Date 1942
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Description (Physical description)
Fragment of soapstone dish or lamp.
Event Date 23/2/2001
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Fragment of miniature soapstone qulliq (lamp). Flat base with upturned sides and a central depression, sides taper towards a slight point. One half is broken off and missing.
Event Date 18/10/2024
Author: Aedan Jones


FM:27771

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