Figure Item Number: 3362/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small carved figure riding a bicycle. Figure wears a colonial style outfit - jacket with badges, belted shorts with a low flat hat marked with a diamond on the side. Figure carries a canteen on their left hip, and two small envelope-style bags - one on their waist and one hanging down from their head. The bike has a robust frame, two closely spaced tires, and a high small handlebar. Figure has painted eyes. Rounded base has been broken.
Item History
- Made in Kenya during 1920
- 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
- Kamba
- 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
- Kenya
When
- Creation Date
- during 1920
- Ownership Date
- before May 11, 2019
- Acquisition Date
- on May 11, 2019
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3362/0005