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Item number E360 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Amate (amatl) paper cutout male, humanoid figure, wearing a headdress. From each arm and each knee extends a knife-like protrusion. Cut from brown fig paper.
History Of Use
These paper figures represent nzahki, which in the Otomi language means the living force of all beings in this and other worlds. They are traditionally used in healing and agricultural rituals.
Cultural Context
shamanism; magical cures
Iconographic Meaning
Figures represent vital life force of beings both human, animal, plant and supernatural.
Narrative
Purchased at Victor's, an established dealer in Mexico City who specialized in indigenous crafts. Object was probably intended solely for sale.
Item History
- Made in San Pablito, Mexico during 1974
- Collected during 1974
- Owned by Audrey P. Shane before November 27, 1974
- Received from Audrey P. Shane (Donor) on November 27, 1974
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- E360
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- fig bark paper
- Manufacturing Technique
- boiled, beaten and cut
- Overall
- height 23.3 cm, width 15.3 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- San Pablito, Mexico
Who
- Culture
- Otomi
- Previous Owner
- Audrey P. Shane
- Received from
- Audrey P. Shane (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- during 1974
- Collection Date
- during 1974
- Ownership Date
- before November 27, 1974
- Acquisition Date
- on November 27, 1974
Other
- Item Classes
- works on paper
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 93
- Accession Number
- 0273/0002 e
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