Figure Item Number: K4.41 a-e from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Four figures in a canoe (a). The standing figure at the front (b) is holding a paddle to his left that extends just slightly past the base under his feet, and the other standing figure at the back (c) is holding a paddle to his left that extends down past the top of the canoe's hull. The standing figures each have a peg extending down from the bottom of their bases, and these pegs fit into holes at the front and back of the canoe. There is an extra small hole beside the larger hole at the back of the canoe. There are two kneeling figures inside the canoe (d and e). The figures are stained ? dark brown, and the canoe is brown on both sides with an incised geometric design mainly consisting of two rows of alternating solid brown squares and squares filled with horizontal lines separated by a thin horizontal zigzag band.
Cultural Context
probably made for tourist trade
Item History
- Made in Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Owned by Alfred Bragg before 1947
- Received from Alfred Bragg (Donor) during 1947
What
Who
- Culture
- Central African
- Previous Owner
- Alfred Bragg
- Received from
- Alfred Bragg (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1947
- Acquisition Date
- during 1947
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1828/0004 a-e