Figure Item Number: 1448/28 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Grey-black coloured female figure winnowing rice in a circular container (kpomou); container held over left shoulder. Figure has defined breasts and is wearing a pagne (loincloth). Figure is standing on square base.
History Of Use
Metal statuettes are widely commercialized in Africa. After the independence of African countries from European colonial rule in the 1960s, metal-based products became popular commodities for foreign visitors. They represent musicians, farmers, and incorporate elements from various African cultures; they are frequently tailored to tourist’s perceptions. Container figure is holding is possibly a calabash, used to clean and carry crops.
Item History
- Made in West Africa, Africa
- Owned by Cyril S. Belshaw before December 18, 1990
- Received from Cyril S. Belshaw (Donor) on December 18, 1990
What
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 18, 1990
- Acquisition Date
- on December 18, 1990
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 1448/0028