Figure Item Number: 1373/41 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Human figure has a round head, rows of carved braided hair, a thick rounded neck, a long bust with slightly defined breasts, and arms at side. The lower half of the object has diamond-shaped legs that are attached to a circular base.
Item History
- Made in Ghana
- Owned by Helen Purkis before May 30, 1989
- Received from Helen Purkis (Donor) on May 30, 1989
What
Who
- Culture
- Akan
- Previous Owner
- Helen Purkis
- Received from
- Helen Purkis (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ghana
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 30, 1989
- Acquisition Date
- on May 30, 1989
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 98
- Accession Number
- 1373/0041