Cup Item Number: 2990/612 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Polychrome molded cup with a whiskered agricultural deity painted on outer surface. Deity holds an anthropomorphic maize stalk in hands. Yucca pendant from collar and at centre of signifier, tongues of trophy heads atop signifier sprout peppers and yucca roots. Four black mice near maize stalk. Red-brown, orange-brown, grey-brown, light orange-cream, yellow-cream, grey and black on cream ground. Polished surface. Unbroken.
Item History
- Made in Peru between 400 and 500
- 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
- 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
- Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 400 and 500
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before January 15, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on January 15, 2013
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2990/0612