Figure Item Number: 3157/158 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wooden figure. Figure's arms are down at side with legs slightly apart. The hair and eyes are made using seeds. There is a feather wrapped around the figure's right arm, and pieces of animal skin tied around both the neck and waist. The figure's right ear has a small hole in it - possibly indicating a piercing?
Item History
- Made in Nigeria
- Owned by Alan R. Sawyer before 2002
- Owned by Erika H. Sawyer before 2012
- Owned by Carol Sawyer, Brian Sawyer, Dana Sawyer, Diane Sawyer and Lynn Thompson before July 15, 2015
- Received from Carol Sawyer (Donor), Brian Sawyer (Donor), Dana Sawyer (Donor), Diane Sawyer (Donor) and Lynn Thompson (Donor) on July 15, 2015
What
Who
- Culture
- Chamba
- Previous Owner
- Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer, Carol Sawyer, Brian Sawyer, Dana Sawyer, Diane Sawyer and Lynn Thompson
- Received from
- Carol Sawyer (Donor), Brian Sawyer (Donor), Dana Sawyer (Donor), Diane Sawyer (Donor) and Lynn Thompson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nigeria
When
- Ownership Date
- before 2002, before 2012, and before July 15, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on July 15, 2015
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3157/0158