Figure Item Number: 2603/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved female figure, sitting and holding a fish. Her shirt is engraved with patterned strips of triangular designs around the cuffs, and extending across her shoulders and down her back. She has long hair drawn back into a round bun. The bottom of the figure has a hollow, cone-shaped opening in which the inscription is carved.
Narrative
The figure is very similar to 3690/5; possibly the same maker.
Item History
- Made in Russia
- Owned by Alan Pierce before November 28, 2003
- Received from Alan F. Pierce (Donor) on November 28, 2003
What
Who
- Culture
- Siberian Yupik
- Previous Owner
- Alan Pierce
- Received from
- Alan F. Pierce (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Russia
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 28, 2003
- Acquisition Date
- on November 28, 2003
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- excellent
- Current Location
- Case 47
- Accession Number
- 2603/0002