Figure Item Number: 2990/321 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Animal effigy, possibly an alpaca with triangular ears and short tail. Grey stone with black veining, well-polished. Breakage not repaired.
Item History
- Made in Ancash, Peru between 101 BCE and 800
- 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
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- 2990/321
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- marble stone
- Overall
- height 3.6 cm, width 2.0 cm, depth 5.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Recuay
- 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
- Ancash, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 101 BCE and 800
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before January 15, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on January 15, 2013
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2990/0321