Figure Item Number: K4.186 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A bird figure carved from three different kinds of wood in separate pieces and held together by wooden dowels. Upper body is dark brown wood with a long neck tapering upward to the small round head where there are nails for eyes and a long pointed beak. Lower body is light brown with the wings resting at the sides and a short tail. Standing on its two three-clawed feet.
Cultural Context
An early example of Kamba tourist art.
Narrative
These pieces were in the collection of the Arch Bishop of Nairobi, circa 1945.
Item History
- Made in Kenya during 1920
- Collected during 1920
- Owned by L. S. Anderson and Mrs. L. S. Anderson before 1966
- Received from L. S. Anderson (Donor) and Mrs. L. S. Anderson (Donor) during 1966
What
Who
- Culture
- Kamba
- Previous Owner
- L. S. Anderson and Mrs. L. S. Anderson
- Received from
- L. S. Anderson (Donor) and Mrs. L. S. Anderson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kenya
When
- Creation Date
- during 1920
- Collection Date
- during 1920
- Ownership Date
- before 1966
- Acquisition Date
- during 1966
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0125/0001