Figure Item Number: Nb586 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wood figure of a human with arms folded against the chest so that the hands are upraised and the legs broken off and trimmed at the knee. A small hole extends from the back of each knee to the front. Face has grooved, circular, dark blue eyes with dark blue brows above, a plain triangular nose, and a wide protruding mouth. Hair has been engraved at the back of the head which has a cap on top. Painted features in blue, green. and yellow with detailing including dark hair, a yellow face, a yellow shirt that has dark blue buttons and arm bands, and dark blue suspenders and trousers.
Narrative
Said to have been found by the donor in a frog pond, in a wilderness area near Oak Bay, B.C. Facial carving suggests a possible Nuu-chah-nulth origin. Might represent a European man?
Item History
- Made in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada during 1909
- Collected in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada during 1909
- Owned by Anthony A. Kingscote before September 11, 1978
- Received from Anthony A. Kingscote (Donor) on September 11, 1978
What
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish ? or Nuu-chah-nulth ?
- Previous Owner
- Anthony A. Kingscote
- Received from
- Anthony A. Kingscote (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1909
- Collection Date
- during 1909
- Ownership Date
- before September 11, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on September 11, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 0485/0004