Figure Item Number: K2.427 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Plain form of a woman covered with sacrificial ? material. No eyes, but there are eye brows. The nose is in the shape of a downward pointing arrow. The mouth is a flat semi-oval. The neck is cylindrical. Has breasts and a navel. The long, thin arms rest at either side, bend forward at the elbows, bend downward at the wrists, and have the hands touch the bent knees.
Cultural Context
represents one of the mythical ancestors, the first people to descend to earth.
Item History
- Made in Mali
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before 1972
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) during 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Dogon
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Mali
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1972
- Acquisition Date
- during 1972
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 0160/0096