Figure Item Number: 1384/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Metal human figure with thin bent arms holding a long gun and carrying a cut metal dagger and pouch around the waist. He's portrayed as wearing a printed cloth and kneeling on one knee, while shooting. Hair protrudes from the back of the head in a point. Metal attachment with hole on right foot.
Narrative
Purchased by Audrey Hawthorn in London at Berkley Galleries, in 1959. Described as a Dahomey brass figure.
Item History
- Made in Benin ?
- Collected during 1959
- Owned by Audrey Hawthorn and Harry Hawthorn before August 31, 1989
- Received from Harry Hawthorn (Donor) and Audrey Hawthorn (Donor) on August 31, 1989
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- 1384/5
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- brass metal
- Overall
- height 5.5 cm, width 14.5 cm, depth 12.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Fon ?
- Previous Owner
- Audrey Hawthorn and Harry Hawthorn
- Received from
- Harry Hawthorn (Donor) and Audrey Hawthorn (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Benin ?
When
- Collection Date
- during 1959
- Ownership Date
- before August 31, 1989
- Acquisition Date
- on August 31, 1989
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1384/0005