Figure Item Number: 1373/29 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Female wooden figure that stands on a square base. The legs are proportionately short, while arms are long. Head is oversized with little detail in facial fetures. Hair, cheeks and back of figure are incised with linear patterns. Notches are carved out of the chest and stomach area and on the back of figure's arms. The figure's stomach, breasts and buttocks are exaggerated.
Item History
- Made in Mali ?
- Owned by Helen Purkis before May 30, 1989
- Received from Helen Purkis (Donor) on May 30, 1989
What
Who
- Culture
- Marka
- Previous Owner
- Helen Purkis
- Received from
- Helen Purkis (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Mali ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 30, 1989
- Acquisition Date
- on May 30, 1989
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1373/0029