Figure Item Number: 3191/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Model of a mariachi band member. Tiny figure is of a man playing a Veracruz style harp, with instrument’s end balanced against his chest, left hand holding it on a diagonal while the right plays the strings. He wears a wide brimmed hat, undecorated, a white shirt, and light grey pants with a blue belt. Figure is precisely painted. His feet are planted on a small square base.
Narrative
Collected in Mexico by the donor's grandmother, Harriet MacDonald (nee McCurdy), in the 1930s.
Item History
- Made in Mexico before 1940
- Owned by Harriet Dickie McCurdy before 1945
- Owned by Penny Perry before August 2, 2016
- Received from Penny Perry (Donor) on August 2, 2016
What
Who
- Culture
- Mexican
- Previous Owner
- Harriet Dickie McCurdy and Penny Perry
- Received from
- Penny Perry (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Mexico
When
- Creation Date
- before 1940
- Ownership Date
- before 1945 and before August 2, 2016
- Acquisition Date
- on August 2, 2016
Other
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 3191/0006