Figure Item Number: H1.51 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Metal human figure wearing a dress-like garment with its arms spread out; hands open, palms up. The back is flat with indentation on the head and back. There’s a metal circle attached to the top of the head.
History Of Use
Worn on chain around neck
Cultural Context
probably amulet
Item History
- Made in Peru
- Collected between 1934 and 1954
- Owned by Klara Adler before July 10, 1960
- Received from Klara Adler (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) on July 10, 1960
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- H1.51
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- silver metal
- Overall
- height 4.1 cm, width 1.7 cm, depth 0.9 cm
Who
- Culture
- Andes ?
- Previous Owner
- Klara Adler
- Received from
- Klara Adler (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Peru
When
- Collection Date
- between 1934 and 1954
- Ownership Date
- before July 10, 1960
- Acquisition Date
- on July 10, 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0056/0157