Figure Item Number: Af477 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wooden bust of a young person. Short curly hair accentuated with grooved hole-like pattern. Even realistic features with a high forehead. The eyes are wide open with a substantial nose and mouth. Back and sides of neck flow into base which extends slightly forward beyond the plane of the face. Base is decorated by striations on the vertical plane and peck marks on extension beyond throat.
Cultural Context
Made for sale
Item History
- Made in West Africa, Africa
- Collected before 1980
- Owned by E. M. Von Kaldenberg before July 28, 1980
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and E. M. Von Kaldenberg (Seller) on July 28, 1980
What
Who
- Culture
- West African
- Previous Owner
- E. M. Von Kaldenberg
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and E. M. Von Kaldenberg (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- West Africa, Africa
When
- Collection Date
- before 1980
- Ownership Date
- before July 28, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on July 28, 1980
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0640/0014