Figure Item Number: E71 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Grey clay figure, rectangular in shape with traces of an orange, slip. Depicted is a head with incised eyes and eyebrows wearing the remnants of a tall headdress. The top part of the figure is flat while the bottom nose, mouth and chin are protruding. The headdress is rounded in two parts with a line down the middle. The detailing of the mouth and nose are worn. Back is flat. Fragment of a larger object.
Narrative
Series of fragments unearthed in Mexico. Duplicates were granted transportation to Canada in 1971. Collected by H. L. Patrick.
Item History
- Made in Mexico
- Owned by H. L. Patrick before July 1971
- Received from H. L. Patrick (Donor) during July 1971
What
Who
- Culture
- Central Mexico ?
- Previous Owner
- H. L. Patrick
- Received from
- H. L. Patrick (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Mexico
When
- Ownership Date
- before July 1971
- Acquisition Date
- during July 1971
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics; terracotta
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0180/0060