Figure Item Number: E61 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Grey clay figure with a red, grainy slip. The figure consists of a head with worn incised mouth and earplugs. The majority of the facial features are indistinguishable due to wear. The figure has hair or is wearing a headdress that comes down on the sides meeting the earplugs. The 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
- 0180/0050