Dish Item Number: 3197/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bowl made from the capsule shell of a brazil nut. Top of shell has been shorn off to create an even rim, and woody bark has been removed, leaving exterior of shell smooth, with some natural scarring. A low, small round foot has been carved into the base of the shell. Interior is smooth. (Part of a set with 3197/ 5-7.)
Item History
- Made in Oriximina, Para, Brazil during 2015
- Collected by Nuno Porto during October 2015
- 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
- Dish
- Identification Number
- 3197/4
- Type of Item
- dish
- Material
- brazil nut
- Overall
- height 6.5 cm, diameter 10.5 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
- Oriximina, Para, Brazil
When
- Creation Date
- during 2015
- Collection Date
- during October 2015
- Ownership Date
- before October 20, 2016
- Acquisition Date
- on October 20, 2016
Other
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 3197/0004