Toy Item Number: 2738/158 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Representation in woven straw-like fibres, dyed pink, blue and green, of the game, "palo encebado", in which individuals must climb a greased pole to get prizes at the top. Two small male and two female figures wearing hats stand around a pole up which a fifth figure is climbing and attached to three loops at the top of the pole are several baskets, bowls, plates and brooms.
Item History
- Made in Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
- Owned by Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio before May 1, 2009
- Received from Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor) on May 1, 2009
What
- Name
- Toy
- Identification Number
- 2738/158
- Type of Item
- toy
- Material
- toquilla leaf and dye
- Overall
- height 20.0 cm, diameter 11.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Ecuadorian
- Previous Owner
- Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio
- Received from
- Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 1, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on May 1, 2009
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2738/0158