Figure Item Number: M3.197 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Figure depicting the goddess Tawaret with a hippopotamus head, pendulous breasts, a vaguely pregnant abdomen, long and straight human hair, and a raised band of chevrons on her back representing the back of a crocodile. The figure is painted blue.
Iconographic Meaning
Tarawet represents the divine muse and protector of children.
Cultural Context
Used to protect children from evil forces.
Item History
- Made in Egypt
- Collected during 1914
- Owned by Sid Leary before 1950
- Owned by Florence Leary between 1950 and June 1957
- Received from Florence Leary (Donor) during June 1957
What
Who
- Culture
- Egyptian
- Previous Owner
- Sid Leary and Florence Leary
- Received from
- Florence Leary (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Egypt
When
- Collection Date
- during 1914
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics; carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 2189/0106