Carving Item Number: 636/30 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bird-like figure carved into the natural shape of a horn. Starting from the tip of the horn and moving downwards to the wider end of the horn, the head has a pointed beak, carved white coloured eyes, a narrow neck, a wider body, an oversized and incised tail feather, and two skinny legs that extend to the bottom of the horn.
Item History
- Made in Angola
- Collected between 1940 and 1966
- Owned by Anne E. Copithorne before May 22, 1980
- Received from Anne E. Copithorne (Donor) on May 22, 1980
What
Who
- Culture
- Southern African
- Previous Owner
- Anne E. Copithorne
- Received from
- Anne E. Copithorne (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Angola
When
- Collection Date
- between 1940 and 1966
- Ownership Date
- before May 22, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on May 22, 1980
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0636/0030