Plaque Item Number: K4.56 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wooden plaque with human face near top. Burnt and carved geometric design below the face and on the vertical edges. The vertical edges form a convex lip that protrudes at the front. Three holes at top, presumably for hanging.
Item History
- Made in Angola
- Collected during 1950
- Owned by Anne E. Copithorne before November 14, 1973
- Received from Anne E. Copithorne (Donor) on November 14, 1973
What
Who
- Culture
- Ovimbundu
- Previous Owner
- Anne E. Copithorne
- Received from
- Anne E. Copithorne (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Angola
When
- Collection Date
- during 1950
- Ownership Date
- before November 14, 1973
- Acquisition Date
- on November 14, 1973
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0251/0088