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Item number K4.188 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Brown wood carving of a boy holding a bird, which has been treed by a leopard. Metal wire around the boy's neck. Leopard, bird, and boy's hat are decorated with black dots. The mouth of leopard is red. Oval, flat base.

Narrative

These pieces were in the collection of the Arch Bishop of Nairobi, circa 1945.

Cultural Context

An early example of Kamba tourist art.

Item History

What

Name
Figure
Identification Number
K4.188
Type of Item
figure
Material
metal, paint and wood
Manufacturing Technique
carved and painted
Overall
height 31.8 cm, width 8.0 cm, depth 10.0 cm

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Kenya

Who

Culture
Kamba
Previous Owner
L. S. Anderson and Mrs. L. S. Anderson
Received from
L. S. Anderson (Donor) and Mrs. L. S. Anderson (Donor)

When

Creation Date
during 1920
Collection Date
during 1920
Ownership Date
before 1966
Acquisition Date
during 1966

Other

Item Classes
carvings & sculpture
Condition
fair
Accession Number
0125/0003
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