Figure Item Number: 3157/40 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small head of a figure, which broke off at the neck. The figure has large ear spools protruding from each side of the head, and a large nose. The eyes and mouth are incised. The figure has headwear the extend down along both sides of the forehead with a large piece at the centre. The back of the head is flat and undecorated. Fragment of a larger object.
Item History
- Made in Mexico between 1 and 1500
- 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
- Meso-American
- 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
- Mexico
When
- Creation Date
- between 1 and 1500
- Ownership Date
- before 2002, before 2012, and before July 15, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on July 15, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3157/0040