Toy Car
Item number 3618/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Handmade toy vehicle consisting of metal wires coiled together. Wires that make up main body of vehicle are wrapped in assorted plastic, wheels and under carriage are uncovered. Construction is open, with wires suggesting walls and seats; two semi-circles protrude from front centre of vehicle. Six wire figures are inside vehicle, playing different instruments; all are dressed in cotton clothing and have their heads covered. Two figures in back are playing large circular drums; two in middle are facing one another and playing cymbals. Two figures stand at front with cylindrical instruments, holding long sticks inserted into them. Instrument materials are cut from oil cans. Long curved handle attached to bottom back edge, that extends overtop entire vehicle; for steering and pushing. When toy is moved, arms on all figures move to play their instruments.
Narrative
Acquired by the donor in Zimbabwe from a street vendor in 1994.
Item History
- Made in Harare, Zimbabwe during 1994
- Collected during 1994
- Owned by Peter Davis before February 24, 2023
- Received from Peter Davis (Donor) on February 24, 2023
What
- Name
- Toy Car
- Identification Number
- 3618/1
- Type of Item
- car
- Material
- metal, plastic, cotton fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 31.7 cm, width 28.8 cm, depth 47.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Harare, Zimbabwe
Who
- Culture
- Zimbabwean
- Previous Owner
- Peter Davis
- Received from
- Peter Davis (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- during 1994
- Collection Date
- during 1994
- Ownership Date
- before February 24, 2023
- Acquisition Date
- on February 24, 2023
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3618/0001
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