Figure Item Number: K2.203 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Light weight wood figure with an elaborate coiffure indicated by incised line patterns. Clan scarifications on the face and the long neck. Closed oval eyes, pouting lips and small breasts. Arms resting at the sides with the elbows bent so that the hands are at either sides of the navel. Standing on a pedestal with the knees slightly bent.
Cultural Context
ancestor figure
Item History
- Made in Cote d'Ivoire
- Owned by Abi Jones before October 1968
- Received from Abi Jones (Seller) and Walter C. Koerner (Funding source) during October 1968
What
Who
- Culture
- Baule
- Previous Owner
- Abi Jones
- Received from
- Abi Jones (Seller) and Walter C. Koerner (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cote d'Ivoire
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 1968
- Acquisition Date
- during October 1968
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0154/0006