Wind Musical Instrument Item Number: 2847/114 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Clay ocarina in a V shape, joined by a thin neck of clay at top. One side is topped by two small round protrusions, with two holes beneath bored into the hollow chamber of the instrument. Two more holes are bored at the bottom of the V, and a fifth at the top of the second arm. The ocarina is decorated with incised patterns of lines.
Item History
- Made in Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ? between 1 and 1500
- Owned by Elisabeth Jirik and Frank Jirik before July 6, 2010
- Received from Elisabeth Jirik (Donor) and Frank Jirik (Donor) on July 6, 2010
What
- Name
- Wind Musical Instrument
- Identification Number
- 2847/114
- Type of Item
- musical instrument
- Material
- clay and paint
- Overall
- height 2.7 cm, width 6.3 cm, depth 6.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Central America
- Previous Owner
- Elisabeth Jirik and Frank Jirik
- Received from
- Elisabeth Jirik (Donor) and Frank Jirik (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 1 and 1500
- Ownership Date
- before July 6, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on July 6, 2010
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2847/0114