Carving Item Number: 946/20 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Miniature wooden carving of a man pushing an open, flat cart with a single wagon-like wheel underneath and two stick-like handles attached at the back for the driver to man--the wheel and cart can pivot. Riding on the cart are a man, a woman, and two packages on--the male passenger holds an umbrella over himself. The two passengers sit on either side of a vertical protrusion that divides the cart in two--a piece a red fabric with a white floral pattern is draped over this divider and onto the floor of the cart where the passengers sit. The carving is mounted on a flat rectangular piece of wood with an inscription on the bottom: "....One method of transportation."