Figure Item Number: 2990/482 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
“V” shaped hollow terracotta figurine with burnished surface. Nose and ears in high relief. Horizontal and incised lines representing figure’s eyes and mouth. Transverse hole in head for suspension. Broken and partially repaired.
Item History
- Made in La Libertad, Peru between 401 BCE and 200
- Collected between 1950 and 1975
- Owned by Alan R. Sawyer
- Owned by Erika H. Sawyer before January 15, 2013
- Received from Erika H. Sawyer (Donor) on January 15, 2013
What
Who
- Culture
- Viru
- Previous Owner
- Alan R. Sawyer and Erika H. Sawyer
- Received from
- Erika H. Sawyer (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- La Libertad, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 401 BCE and 200
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before January 15, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on January 15, 2013
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2990/0482