Figure Item Number: K2.428 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Figure in the form of a woman. Has small eyes, a large nose, and a mouth with big ears, and an upraised forehead. Shoulders angle downward with the arms resting at either side; shows carved breasts and large navel. The legs are straight and attached to base.
Cultural Context
ancestor figure?
Item History
- Made in Nigeria
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before 1972
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) during 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- West African
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nigeria
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1972
- Acquisition Date
- during 1972
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 98
- Accession Number
- 0160/0099