Figure Item Number: 3182/37 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Latex (balata) figure of a snake. Figure is made of dyed latex rubber, hand molded. Snake curves several times along its length, with head raised. Head is diamond shaped, with incised mouth and nostrils and inset dark grey eyes. Snake is coloured brown, black and red.
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
- 3182/37
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- latex rubber and dye
- Overall
- height 2.1 cm, width 5.0 cm, depth 13.6 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
- 3182/0037