Figure Item Number: K4.280 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wooden elephant figure standing on an oval platform. The elephant's trunk extends out and curves back towards its mouth. Holes for tusks either side of the trunk, and two inset metal ? eyes.
Item History
- Made in Angola
- Collected during 1950
- Owned by Anne E. Copithorne before November 14, 1973
- Received from Anne E. Copithorne (Donor) on November 14, 1973
What
Who
- Culture
- Southern African
- Previous Owner
- Anne E. Copithorne
- Received from
- Anne E. Copithorne (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Angola
When
- Collection Date
- during 1950
- Ownership Date
- before November 14, 1973
- Acquisition Date
- on November 14, 1973
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0251/0009