Nossa Senhora do O Item Number: 2774/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Painted wooden carving of the Christian virgin Mary, wearing a gold-trimmed blue dress with white head scarf. Painted onto the large pink face are blue and white eyes with gold rim and brows, smiling red lips, and reddish cheeks. Arms with overly large hands that hang down over her belly are attached below the chin; finger and toe nails are painted bright red.
Narrative
Field collected in Portugal from the 'A Artes de Terra' showroom in Lisbon.
Item History
- Made by Joaquim Paiva (Maker) in Torres Novas, Santarem, Portugal during 2009
- Collected during 2009
- Owned by Anthony A. Shelton before November 1, 2009
- Received from Anthony A. Shelton (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Director's Budget (Funding source) on November 1, 2009
What
Who
- Culture
- Portuguese
- Creator
- Joaquim Paiva (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Anthony A. Shelton
- Received from
- Anthony A. Shelton (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Director's Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Torres Novas, Santarem, Portugal
When
- Creation Date
- during 2009
- Collection Date
- during 2009
- Ownership Date
- before November 1, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on November 1, 2009
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 97
- Accession Number
- 2774/0003