Carving Item Number: 3075/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden carving of Rama and Sita (from the Hindu epic the Ramayana). Sita is shown partially sitting in Rama’s lap, turning torso and head to look back at him. Both wear elaborate winged headdresses and embellished clothing with pointed shoulder decoration. The pair kneels on a base of wood carved as natural scenery, rocks, and the suggestion of mountains. The back of the sculpture is carved with less depth than the front and sides, and has fewer embellishments.
Item History
- Made in Indonesia
- Owned by U.B.C. Office of the President before September 16, 2014
- Received from U.B.C. Office of the President (Transferring institution) on September 16, 2014
What
Who
- Culture
- Indonesian
- Previous Owner
- U.B.C. Office of the President
- Received from
- U.B.C. Office of the President (Transferring institution)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Indonesia
When
- Ownership Date
- before September 16, 2014
- Acquisition Date
- on September 16, 2014
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 3075/0003