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Item number 3505/27 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Bronze sculpture of a water buffalo. Head is circular, tapering to a long flat snout. Raised swirls, imitating eyes, on either side of face. Horns curl under buffalo’s head and ears are pointed back at an angle. Line of concentric circles, done in low relief, decorate entire back of buffalo. Below, on either side of the body, are rows of concentric semi-circles; triangle patterns formed in the negative space. Buffalo’s legs are straight and have points on the front and back. Undecorated tail hangs from back, between hind legs, with a slight curve at the end.
History Of Use
Bastar is a region famous for different kinds of artistic figures, most commonly their copper and brass figurines. These pieces are ornately carved with traditional tribal motifs like paisley designs and alternating line designs.
Item History
- Made in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, India ?
- Owned by Ken Stephens before June 23, 2021
- Received from Ken Stephens (Donor) on June 23, 2021
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- 3505/27
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 6.4 cm, width 12.4 cm, depth 3.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Bastar, Chhattisgarh, India ?
Who
- Culture
- Indian ?
- Previous Owner
- Ken Stephens
- Received from
- Ken Stephens (Donor)
When
- Ownership Date
- before June 23, 2021
- Acquisition Date
- on June 23, 2021
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3505/0027
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