Figure Item Number: E312 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved figure of an orange skinned wise man (part a) with a black beard and dressed in yellow cloak with yellow, blue, and orange-red triangle patterned trim. Clothes show through cloak opening in front. Bright pink top and navy blue pants. Green and pink crown with black band, pink Arab type headdress. Container (part b) in colours of red, green, and purple.
Narrative
Was part of an exhibit at the UBC Art Gallery in 1973.
Item History
- Made in Oaxaca, Mexico
- Collected during 1972
- Owned by Frances Robinson
- Owned by Research Group on Latin America before March 5, 1973
- Received from Research Group on Latin America (Donor) on March 5, 1973
What
Who
- Culture
- Central Mexico
- Previous Owner
- Frances Robinson and Research Group on Latin America
- Received from
- Research Group on Latin America (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Oaxaca, Mexico
When
- Collection Date
- during 1972
- Ownership Date
- before March 5, 1973
- Acquisition Date
- on March 5, 1973
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0236/0012 a-b