Figure Item Number: E218 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Female figure with dark finish. Has never had arms. Flattened head, triangular nose, round eyes, compressed mouth, pointed breasts, wide rounded hips, and legs with rectangular feet.
History Of Use
Used to promote plentitude in house and fields.
Item History
- Made in Nebaj, Quiche, Guatemala ?
- Collected by Robert Richards
- Owned by Robert Richards before June 8, 1972
- Received from Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Robert Richards (Seller) on June 8, 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Quiche
- Field Collector
- Robert Richards
- Previous Owner
- Robert Richards
- Received from
- Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Robert Richards (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nebaj, Quiche, Guatemala ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before June 8, 1972
- Acquisition Date
- on June 8, 1972
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0199/0005