Figure Item Number: 1384/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A small wood carving of a female riding on an elephant. The elephant is holding something in its trunk and has inlaid ivory eyes.
Narrative
Purchased by Audrey Hawthorn in London in 1959 at a gallery.
Item History
- Made in India
- Collected during 1959
- Owned by Audrey Hawthorn and Harry Hawthorn before August 31, 1989
- Received from Harry Hawthorn (Donor) and Audrey Hawthorn (Donor) on August 31, 1989
What
Who
- Culture
- North India ?
- Previous Owner
- Audrey Hawthorn and Harry Hawthorn
- Received from
- Harry Hawthorn (Donor) and Audrey Hawthorn (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- India
When
- Collection Date
- during 1959
- Ownership Date
- before August 31, 1989
- Acquisition Date
- on August 31, 1989
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1384/0004