Figure Item Number: 1461/13 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Small black coloured human figure broken off at the knees (part a). Figure has large ears and lips, and thin outstretched arms winnowing rice in a large circular container (kpomou). Part b is the base of the figure that has broken off, consisting of a square piece of metal with two feet and part of one lower leg attached. Part of the legs, from between the two pieces, are missing.

Item History

What

Name
Figure
Identification Number
1461/13 a-b
Type of Item
figure
Material
metal and paint
Part B
height 0.3 cm, width 3.6 cm, depth 3.0 cm
Part A
height 7.8 cm, width 5.1 cm, depth 3.9 cm

Who

Culture
West African
Previous Owner
Cyril S. Belshaw
Received from
Cyril S. Belshaw (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
West Africa, Africa

When

Ownership Date
before December 12, 1990
Acquisition Date
on December 12, 1990

Other

Item Classes
metalwork; carvings & sculpture
Condition
poor
Accession Number
1461/0013 a-b