Figure Item Number: 3182/29 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Latex (balata) figure of two men in a small boat. Figure is made of dyed latex rubber, hand molded. Boat takes the shape of a dugout canoe, with a flat bottom and raised stem and stern projections. Between the two seats is a high rounded cover, with nothing below it. Each man is seated, wearing a fringed skirt, grasping a thick paddle, and has incised facial features. A circle of black hair sits on top of each head.
Item History
- Made in Monte Alegre, Para, Brazil during 2015
- Collected by Nuno Porto during October 2015
- Owned by Nuno Porto before June 20, 2016
- Received from Nuno Porto (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) on June 20, 2016
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- 3182/29
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- latex rubber and dye
- Overall
- height 7.8 cm, width 6.0 cm, depth 13.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Brazilian
- Field Collector
- Nuno Porto
- Previous Owner
- Nuno Porto
- Received from
- Nuno Porto (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Monte Alegre, Para, Brazil
When
- Creation Date
- during 2015
- Collection Date
- during October 2015
- Ownership Date
- before June 20, 2016
- Acquisition Date
- on June 20, 2016
Other
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 3182/0029