Figure Item Number: B727 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Ancestor figure with crown seated on a four posted throne. Prominent carved "x" decoration, stained or burnt dark on a natural colour ground. There is some stained or burnt script on the back.
History Of Use
"Ancestor figure" carved one year after the death of an important tribe member.
Narrative
Possibly from the Katir or Kom Nuristani groups?
Item History
- Made in Nuristan, Afghanistan
- Owned by British Museum before August 1960
- Received from British Museum (Exchanger) during August 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Nuristani
- Previous Owner
- British Museum
- Received from
- British Museum (Exchanger)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nuristan, Afghanistan
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during August 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0022/0004 b