Figure Item Number: B721 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
An ivory figure of a Monkey god. Thin but deep. Figure has upraised eyebrows, eight upper teeth, and a big nose. Clothing and headdress have cross-hatching marks. Holding a floral-like staff (?) with both hands. On a plain pedestal.
Narrative
Collected by Audrey and Harry Hawthorn.
Cultural Context
Religious - Hindu epic character. Hanuman - from Hindu heritage of Bali.
Item History
- Made in Bali, Indonesia
- Collected during 1940
- Owned by Audrey Hawthorn and Harry Hawthorn before October 16, 1972
- Received from Audrey Hawthorn (Donor) and Harry Hawthorn (Donor) on October 16, 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Balinese
- Previous Owner
- Audrey Hawthorn and Harry Hawthorn
- Received from
- Audrey Hawthorn (Donor) and Harry Hawthorn (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Bali, Indonesia
When
- Collection Date
- during 1940
- Ownership Date
- before October 16, 1972
- Acquisition Date
- on October 16, 1972
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0218/0004