Boat Carving Item Number: 2796/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Solid wood carving of a boat with a horse and rider facing forward on the deck. The rider is carrying a sword (glued into his right hand) and has red lips and pencil darkened mustache, eyes and eyebrows. The horse also has darkened eyes and a carved harness. "Sendas 2000" is carved into one side. "Para A Frente Eque O Caminho Cavaleiro" is carved along the other side. Square notched portholes are carved all the way around. A railing for the deck has been made from bent pieces of thin branches, glued into holes.
Iconographic Meaning
Represts King Afonso Henriques, who united Portugal in the 12th century.
Narrative
Field collected in Portugal from the 'Santos Oficios' craft shop in Lisbon. The inscription "Para A Frente Eque O Caminho Cavaleiro" translates as "the way ahead is the way to go”.
Item History
- Made by Joao de Deus Ortega (Maker) in Sendas, Braganca, Portugal during 2000
- Collected by Anthony A. Shelton during March 2010
- Owned by Anthony A. Shelton before April 12, 2010
- Received from Anthony A. Shelton (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Director's Budget (Funding source) on April 12, 2010
What
- Name
- Boat Carving
- Identification Number
- 2796/5
- Type of Item
- carving
- Material
- adhesive, walnut wood and graphite mineral
- Overall
- height 24.0 cm, width 12.5 cm, depth 40.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Portuguese
- Creator
- Joao de Deus Ortega (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Anthony A. Shelton
- Previous Owner
- Anthony A. Shelton
- Received from
- Anthony A. Shelton (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Director's Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sendas, Braganca, Portugal
When
- Creation Date
- during 2000
- Collection Date
- during March 2010
- Ownership Date
- before April 12, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on April 12, 2010
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2796/0005