Figure Item Number: 2743/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Hollow, yellow-brown pig-faced figure with four arms and a tail. Representation of GULA (Portuguese for gluttony), one of the 'seven sins'--the sin name is carved into the base front, with "JR" at the back. The female pig figure with long hair suckles four piglets at her four breasts.
Item History
- Made by Julia Ramalho (Maker) in Barcelos, Braga, Portugal during 2009
- Collected by Anthony A. Shelton during May 2009
- Owned by Anthony A. Shelton before June 17, 2009
- Received from Anthony A. Shelton (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source) on June 17, 2009
What
Who
- Culture
- Portuguese
- Creator
- Julia Ramalho (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
- Barcelos, Braga, Portugal
When
- Creation Date
- during 2009
- Collection Date
- during May 2009
- Ownership Date
- before June 17, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on June 17, 2009
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- excellent
- Current Location
- Case 97
- Accession Number
- 2743/0002