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Item number 3157/40 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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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

What

Name
Figure
Identification Number
3157/40
Type of Item
figure
Material
clay
Overall
height 5.9 cm, width 5.1 cm, depth 3.4 cm

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Mexico

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)

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
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