Figure Item Number: E58 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Grey clay figure, with an orange slip, consisting of a head wearing an ear plug. The facial features are almost completely worn except for slight indentations outlining the face and eyes. The top and left side of the face have broken off. The back is flat.

Narrative

Series of fragments unearthed in Mexico. Duplicates were granted transportation to Canada in 1971. Collected by H. L. Patrick.

Item History

What

Name
Figure
Identification Number
E58
Type of Item
figure
Material
clay
Manufacturing Technique
moulded
Overall
height 4.2 cm, width 3.7 cm, depth 1.7 cm

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
0180/0047