Figure Item Number: C1381 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Full length human figure upright on a circular round base. Carved with a short skirt that has vertical grooves, earrings, and a equally segmented necklace. Colour is black.
Narrative
From the 'Massim' region: Kiriwina (Trobriand) Islands.
Item History
- Made in Kiriwina Islands, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
- Owned by Alexander Maggs before June 1968
- Received from Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Alexander Maggs (Seller) during June 1968
What
Who
- Culture
- Trobriand
- Previous Owner
- Alexander Maggs
- Received from
- Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Alexander Maggs (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kiriwina Islands, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
When
- Ownership Date
- before June 1968
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1968
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 66
- Accession Number
- 0144/0009