Figure Item Number: E29 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Grey clay figure with a red slip. Depicted is a head with an incised eye and other detailing. The face is circular in shape with an incised line dividing it from the cylindrical neck and fragmented chest. The nose and mouth are protruding; mouth appears open. The figure is worn and oddly shaped making it difficult to distinguish. 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
- 0180/0002