Figure Item Number: 2738/189 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Representation of Christian figures Joseph and Mary, made of white clay or plaster? and painted in pink, green, brown, red, turquoise, black and gold. Mary sits on a white donkey holding swaddled baby, Joseph walks in front with a stick. Both figures wear long capes and large hats with several holes in them.
Iconographic Meaning
Represents the "flight into Egypt" from Christian iconography.
Item History
- Made by Hilario Mendivil (Maker) in Cuzco, Peru during 1960
- Owned by Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio before May 1, 2009
- Received from Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor) on May 1, 2009
What
Who
- Culture
- Peruvian
- Creator
- Hilario Mendivil (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio
- Received from
- Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cuzco, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- during 1960
- Ownership Date
- before May 1, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on May 1, 2009
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2738/0189