Figure Item Number: 2738/183 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Painted wood statuette of the Virgin Mary (Madonna) with child on a semi-circular base. Triangular-shaped, standing figure with inset plastic ? eyes has a white scarf draped over her long dark hair, wears a long red cape over a pale blue robe, and has a large, new moon-shaped object at her feet. Suspended from the waist at front is a small seated child with longish dark hair holding a hand across his chest.
Narrative
Early 20th century.
Item History
- Made in Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador between 1900 and 1930
- 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
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
- Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
When
- Creation Date
- between 1900 and 1930
- Ownership Date
- before May 1, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on May 1, 2009
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- poor
- Current Location
- Case 93
- Accession Number
- 2738/0183