Figure Item Number: 1373/53 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Miniature, standing, dark brown/gold human figure grasping two breast-like shapes protruding from low on the chest region. Figure's arms and legs are long and thin while the face appears mask-like. Figure wears a thong-like rope-shaped garment running around the waist and between the legs. Figure stands on a small, flat, square base.
Item History
- Made in Ghana
- Owned by Helen Purkis before May 30, 1989
- Received from Helen Purkis (Donor) on May 30, 1989
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- 1373/53
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- brass metal
- Overall
- height 7.8 cm, width 2.2 cm, depth 1.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- West African
- Previous Owner
- Helen Purkis
- Received from
- Helen Purkis (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ghana
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 30, 1989
- Acquisition Date
- on May 30, 1989
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture; metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 101
- Accession Number
- 1373/0053