Female Figure Item Number: 2812/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Tall standing woman holding a child. The woman has a chin labret and a long braid down her back, and wears a long dress with carved floral decorations. The base has a cone-shaped hollow carved out.
Narrative
Very early argillite carving style.
Item History
- Made in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada between 1830 and 1840
- Owned by Mrs. Peter H. Jellinck and Peter H. Jellinck before September 10, 2010
- Received from Mrs. Peter H. Jellinck (Donor) and Peter H. Jellinck (Donor) on September 10, 2010
What
- Name
- Female Figure
- Identification Number
- 2812/1
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- argillite stone
- Overall
- height 28.0 cm, width 7.0 cm, depth 6.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Previous Owner
- Mrs. Peter H. Jellinck and Peter H. Jellinck
- Received from
- Mrs. Peter H. Jellinck (Donor) and Peter H. Jellinck (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- between 1830 and 1840
- Ownership Date
- before September 10, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on September 10, 2010
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 13
- Accession Number
- 2812/0001