Figure Item Number: C632 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pig with straight tail. The pig has geometric designs carved into sides, consisting of spirals and zigzag bands filled with white, pink and black pigment.
Narrative
Listed as from the 'Massim' region.
Item History
- Made in Woodlark Island, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea before 1927
- Collected between 1895 and 1927
- Owned by Frank Burnett before 1927
- Received from Frank Burnett (Donor) on July 25, 1927
What
Who
- Culture
- Massim
- Previous Owner
- Frank Burnett
- Received from
- Frank Burnett (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Woodlark Island, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
When
- Creation Date
- before 1927
- Collection Date
- between 1895 and 1927
- Ownership Date
- before 1927
- Acquisition Date
- on July 25, 1927
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2191/0980