Figure Item Number: 3362/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved male figure. The man is standing, holding binoculars in front of his body. Wearing an off-white pith helmet with a black chin strap, and matching off-white jacket and shorts with tall black boots. The figure has wide eyes, and a thin black moustache. He has a narrow nose, wide mouth, and large ears.
Iconographic Meaning
Appears to represent a European colonial official.
Item History
- Made in Cote d'Ivoire
- Owned by Alexander Lamb Antiques before May 11, 2019
- Received from Alexander Lamb Antiques (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source) on May 11, 2019
What
Who
- Culture
- Baule
- Previous Owner
- Alexander Lamb Antiques
- Received from
- Alexander Lamb Antiques (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cote d'Ivoire
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 11, 2019
- Acquisition Date
- on May 11, 2019
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3362/0004