Figure Item Number: 2956/161 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small wooden figure representing St. Quiteria with her right hand raised and holding a book with her left hand. The book is inscribed with AMA ADEO. The figure has long brown curly hair over the shoulders, a red dress and a blue shawl with gold decoration. Figure is standing on yellow-orange square base with “S. QUITERIA” painted on front.
Item History
- Made in Coimbra, Portugal before 1900
- Collected by Anthony A. Shelton in Portugal between 2011 and 2012
- Owned by Anthony A. Shelton before September 17, 2012
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) and Anthony A. Shelton (Seller) on September 17, 2012
What
Who
- Culture
- Portuguese
- Field Collector
- Anthony A. Shelton
- Previous Owner
- Anthony A. Shelton
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) and Anthony A. Shelton (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Coimbra, Portugal
- Collected in
- Portugal
When
- Creation Date
- before 1900
- Collection Date
- between 2011 and 2012
- Ownership Date
- before September 17, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on September 17, 2012
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 2956/0161