Toy

Item number Ef249 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Unglazed clay cart on wheels that has a covered top and is mounted on four axles. Each are encircled by clay wheels that turn but are not functional. Well-modelled form. Horse-like figure stands astride the front platform above undercarriage. Cart's four walls have openings, side ones being the largest.

History Of Use

Bengali potters of the (Kumara) Kumbhakara Caste are heirs to a long tradition in village and urban areas. Production of clay pots and vessels for everyday use is their regular occupation. However, images for votive offerings are also important and are variously represented as fertility figures, protective symbols (horses, elephants), or gods. The animal and human figures sold as toys have a close affinity in shape and character to the votive images. In fact, the same image often fulfills both purposes.

Item History

What

Name
Toy
Identification Number
Ef249
Type of Item
toy
Material
clay
Manufacturing Technique
modelled and low fired
Overall
height 6.1 in, width 7.5 in

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Jaynagar, West Bengal, India

Who

Culture
Bengali
Previous Owner
Stephen Inglis
Received from
Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) and Stephen Inglis (Seller)

When

Creation Date
before 1976
Collection Date
during 1976
Ownership Date
before December 2, 1977
Acquisition Date
on December 2, 1977

Other

Item Classes
ceramics
Condition
good
Accession Number
0411/0162
This work is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 2.5 Canada License. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available by emailing info@moa.ubc.ca.

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