Figure Item Number: 3197/15 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Latex (balata) figure of an armadillo. Figure is made of dyed latex rubber, hand molded. Animal stands on four large feet, armoured body thick and deeply incised with plates. Tail pokes out behind, slightly curved. Small head looks forward, with upright ears, a pointed snout, and inset red beads for eyes. Underside of figure is concave.
Item History
- Made in Monte Alegre, Para, Brazil during 2015
- Collected by Nuno Porto during 2016
- Owned by Nuno Porto before October 20, 2016
- Received from Nuno Porto (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) on October 20, 2016
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- 3197/15
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- latex rubber and dye
- Overall
- height 3.5 cm, width 9.0 cm, depth 2.9 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 2016
- Ownership Date
- before October 20, 2016
- Acquisition Date
- on October 20, 2016
Other
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 3197/0015