Knitted Figure Item Number: 2990/626 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cross-knit, double-faced polychrome figure. Figure has forehead ornament, baton in one hand, and fan with jicama on pommel in other hand. Light brown, yellow, red, pink, brown, blue and black coloured threads.
Item History
- Made in Ica, Peru between 101 BCE and 400
- 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
- Knitted Figure
- Identification Number
- 2990/626
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 5.2 cm, width 3.6 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nasca
- 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
- Ica, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 101 BCE and 400
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before January 15, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on January 15, 2013
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2990/0626