Figure Item Number: K4.14 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bearded human figure (part a) carved with geometric designs on the body, a jester collar, and a double-horned curved downward jester hat. Holding a separable spear (part b) in his right hand while his left hand is holding a separable sickle (part c). Black with light design.
Item History
- Made in Africa
- Owned by Alfred Bragg before 1947
- Received from Alfred Bragg (Donor) during 1947
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- K4.14 a-c
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved
- Overall
- height 36.3 cm, width 13.2 cm, depth 18.0 cm
- Part A
- height 36.3 cm, width 13.2 cm, depth 10.2 cm
- Part B
- height 13.9 cm, width 4.7 cm, depth 0.4 cm
- Part C
- height 20.4 cm, width 4.9 cm, depth 0.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Central African ?
- Previous Owner
- Alfred Bragg
- Received from
- Alfred Bragg (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Africa
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1947
- Acquisition Date
- during 1947
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1828/0003 a-c