Amate Drawing Item Number: 3289/15 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Highly detailed drawing in black ink, on natural amate paper. Vertical orientation on rectangular paper. The imagery depicts maize agriculture and tortilla production. The image covers almost the entire paper except for a thin border. Artist inscription below.
Iconographic Meaning
The narrative of this work flows in a circular thread. The painting depicts the changing practices associated with maize agriculture and tortilla production.
Item History
- Made by Marina Martinez (Maker) in Xalitla, Guerrero, Mexico during 2018
- Collected by Laura Osorio between 2017 and 2018
- Owned by Laura Osorio before April 11, 2018
- Received from Laura Osorio (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) and Michael O'Brian Family Foundation (Funding source) on April 11, 2018
What
- Name
- Amate Drawing
- Identification Number
- 3289/15
- Type of Item
- drawing
- Overall
- height 30.0 cm, width 20.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Mexican
- Creator
- Marina Martinez (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Laura Osorio
- Previous Owner
- Laura Osorio
- Received from
- Laura Osorio (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget (Funding source) and Michael O'Brian Family Foundation (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Xalitla, Guerrero, Mexico
When
- Creation Date
- during 2018
- Collection Date
- between 2017 and 2018
- Ownership Date
- before April 11, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on April 11, 2018
Other
- Item Classes
- works on paper
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3289/0015