Figure Item Number: Eg84 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Polychrome animal head. Green face and neck. Light brown-white face, teeth and tongue. Red ears, spots on forehead, eyes, and tongue. Black hair, eyes, eyebrows, and moustache. Broken horn-like projections on top of head.

History Of Use

Probably string puppet head.

Cultural Context

puppet theatre.

Item History

  • Made in India
  • Collected between 1955 and 1973
  • Owned by Victor Hardy before December 11, 1979
  • Received from Victor Hardy (Donor) on December 11, 1979

What

Name
Figure
Identification Number
Eg84
Type of Item
figure
Material
paint, metal and wood
Manufacturing Technique
carved and painted
Overall
height 13.0 cm, diameter 11.5 cm

Who

Culture
South India
Previous Owner
Victor Hardy
Received from
Victor Hardy (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
India

When

Collection Date
between 1955 and 1973
Ownership Date
before December 11, 1979
Acquisition Date
on December 11, 1979

Other

Item Classes
carvings & sculpture
Condition
poor
Accession Number
0580/0029