Figure Item Number: Ae73 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wood carving of a pregnant women. Hand on each side of the abdomen. Slightly flexed knees. Peaked hair extending from the forehead to the back of the neck. Nose and broad ears are protruding. Spine is grooved. Abdomen is melon-shaped. Feet extend beyond the ankles at the sides and the back. Stain thinly applied and worn off in places.
Narrative
From the Cameroon grasslands region. Probably made for sale.
Item History
- Made in Cameroon
- Collected before 1980
- Owned by E. M. Von Kaldenberg before July 28, 1980
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and E. M. Von Kaldenberg (Seller) on July 28, 1980
What
Who
- Culture
- Bamileke
- Previous Owner
- E. M. Von Kaldenberg
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and E. M. Von Kaldenberg (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cameroon
When
- Collection Date
- before 1980
- Ownership Date
- before July 28, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on July 28, 1980
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0640/0035