Iron Representation Item Number: 2600/61 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Child's replica of a carbon heated iron with red handle. Top of iron opens on a hinge, revealing an open interior in which to place hot coals. There is a small broken hook hanging from the lid. All three sides of the iron have small circular holes lining the top and a larger semi-circular hole near the bottom centre of each side.
Cultural Context
Aluminum was salvaged from plane wrecks.
Narrative
Maker gave it to Jacob Loewen for his children.
Item History
- Made by Alcides Chamarra (Maker) in Pimia River, Choco, Colombia during 1951
- Collected between 1951 and 1952
- Owned by Anne Loewen and Jacob Loewen before July 22, 2003
- Received from Jacob Loewen (Donor) and Anne Loewen (Donor) on July 22, 2003
What
- Name
- Iron Representation
- Identification Number
- 2600/61
- Type of Item
- representation
- Material
- aluminium metal and paint
- Overall
- height 6.2 cm, width 5.5 cm, depth 4.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Wounaan
- Creator
- Alcides Chamarra (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Anne Loewen and Jacob Loewen
- Received from
- Jacob Loewen (Donor) and Anne Loewen (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Pimia River, Choco, Colombia
When
- Creation Date
- during 1951
- Collection Date
- between 1951 and 1952
- Ownership Date
- before July 22, 2003
- Acquisition Date
- on July 22, 2003
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 95
- Accession Number
- 2600/0061