Figure Item Number: Ib367 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved paddle-shaped object with the upper half being that of a woman's body. The head has an elaborate yellow and black headdress. Raised features have painted eyebrows. Almond-shaped eyes with painted lids and pupils, flared nostrils, red painted lips, and large earrings. The yellow dress has short sleeves with raised and pointed shoulders and a carved bodice. The plain skirt is the handle. Hands are in a prayer position. Black printing on the back reads 'The goddess Malay 19C' a white sticker on the front reads '3m'.
History Of Use
Representation of the Buddhist goddess Sri. As the goddess of rice and fertility she is found in rice fields and chapels.
Item History
- Made in Bali, Indonesia
- Owned by Coolie Verner before December 24, 1979
- Received from Coolie Verner (Donor) on December 24, 1979
What
Who
- Culture
- Balinese
- Previous Owner
- Coolie Verner
- Received from
- Coolie Verner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Bali, Indonesia
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 24, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on December 24, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0581/0011