São João Baptista Item Number: 2708/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden figure carved and painted in a caricature-like depiction of John the Baptist. His skin is light pink. He has black hair and beard; red lips and nails and large circular eyes. He wears a brown robe with gold edge and black strap sandals. Carried over his back and shoulders is a white lamb. The figure stands on a green circular base with white writing: "São João Baptista"
Narrative
Field collected in Portugal from the 'A Artes de Terra' showroom in Lisbon.
Item History
- Made by Joaquim Paiva (Maker) in Torres Novas, Santarem, Portugal between 2006 and 2007
- Collected by Anthony A. Shelton during 2008
- Owned by Anthony A. Shelton before July 29, 2008
- Received from Anthony A. Shelton (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source) on July 29, 2008
What
Who
- Culture
- Portuguese
- Creator
- Joaquim Paiva (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Anthony A. Shelton
- Previous Owner
- Anthony A. Shelton
- Received from
- Anthony A. Shelton (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Torres Novas, Santarem, Portugal
When
- Creation Date
- between 2006 and 2007
- Collection Date
- during 2008
- Ownership Date
- before July 29, 2008
- Acquisition Date
- on July 29, 2008
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 97
- Accession Number
- 2708/0004