Corpus Christi Figure
Item number 2738/51 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Corpus Christi statuette on a square base of a standing, brightly costumed male figure (a) holding a white bird with black wings and orange tail attached to a metal post (b) in his right hand . Figure is wearing pants, apron, blouse and floral cape painted in blue, white, red, green, orange, purple and black and an elaborate headdress of similar colours that branches into three hollow tubes at top, each holding a bunch of yellow, purple, blue and orange feathers.
Item History
- Made in Pujili, Cotopaxi, 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
- Corpus Christi Figure
- Identification Number
- 2738/51 a-b
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- clay, paint, glaze, metal and feather
- Overall
- height 39.5 cm, width 14.0 cm, depth 13.0 cm
- Part B
- height 10.5 cm, width 3.5 cm, depth 5.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Pujili, Cotopaxi, Ecuador
Who
- Culture
- Ecuadorian
- Previous Owner
- Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio
- Received from
- Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor)
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 1, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on May 1, 2009
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 94
- Accession Number
- 2738/0051 a-b
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