Figure Item Number: 2990/260 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small grey-brown effigy figure. Sculptural and painted designs of two copulating monkeys facing each other, arms and legs entwined. Red brown and dark green paints. Opening in one head, vent in the other. Modeled manufacture. Breakage restored.
Narrative
Final Phase of Late Paracas.
Item History
- Made in Ocucaje, Ica, Peru between 201 BCE and 101 BCE
- 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
- Paracas
- 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
- Ocucaje, Ica, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 201 BCE and 101 BCE
- 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
- 2990/0260