Doll Item Number: Sa226 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Upright male figure formed of stiff straw stuffed into brown cotton with feet nailed to wooden base. Facial features are embroidered. Dressed in green and white checked cotton shirt, and white, purple, and pink striped pants. Wearing a purple and white straw hat and a blue sash. Clothing is not specific to a particular area.

History Of Use

Probably made for sale to tourists.

Cultural Context

made for sale

Item History

  • Made in Guatemala before 1976
  • Collected during 1976
  • Owned by Inge Ruus before August 11, 1976
  • Received from Inge Ruus (Donor) on August 11, 1976

What

Name
Doll
Identification Number
Sa226
Type of Item
doll
Material
wood, fibre, clay and cotton fibre
Manufacturing Technique
cut, woven, sawn and nailed
Overall
height 26.7 cm, width 12.5 cm, depth 12.0 cm

Who

Culture
Guatemalan
Previous Owner
Inge Ruus
Received from
Inge Ruus (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Guatemala

When

Creation Date
before 1976
Collection Date
during 1976
Ownership Date
before August 11, 1976
Acquisition Date
on August 11, 1976

Other

Item Classes
textiles
Condition
good
Current Location
Case 95
Accession Number
0319/0007 a