Bull Figure Item Number: Ni49 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Roughly shaped bull figure with triangular head and inset blue glass bead eyes. Straight circular horns above eyes. Ear on left is behind and at side of horn, while ear on right is above and behind horn. Four straight legs, with rear leg on right shorter than others. Short downward pointing tail. Red crayon band around neck and on hind quarters with blue crayon band around mid-section and on horns.
Cultural Context
contemporary; tourist art; ritual
Narrative
The Wixáritari are known to the larger world as the Huichol, however that is not the name they use to refer to themselves.
Item History
- Made in Jalisco, Mexico and Nayarit, Mexico before 1980
- Collected during 1980
- Owned by Cicuri Shop
- Owned by Ralph Maud before February 1, 1982
- Received from Ralph Maud (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on February 1, 1982
What
Who
- Culture
- Huichol
- Previous Owner
- Cicuri Shop and Ralph Maud
- Received from
- Ralph Maud (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Jalisco, Mexico and Nayarit, Mexico
When
- Creation Date
- before 1980
- Collection Date
- during 1980
- Ownership Date
- before February 1, 1982
- Acquisition Date
- on February 1, 1982
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 93
- Accession Number
- 0774/0005 c