Figure Item Number: Eh135 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large human-like figure with a blue coloured face and body on flat oval-shaped platform. Figure has long black coloured hair that has been detailed with carved grooves, has protruding eyes, and a large grimacing mouth with sharp teeth on each side of the mouth. The figure is in sitting position. One leg is bent and the figure's hand is resting on the top of the knee. The figure is wearing red coloured bottoms. The figure is decorated with red and yellow bands around the upper and lower arm, the neck, and the feet.
Item History
- Made in Sri Lanka
- Owned by Jason Schoonover before June 21, 1984
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Jason Schoonover (Seller) on June 21, 1984
What
Who
- Culture
- Sinhalese
- Previous Owner
- Jason Schoonover
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Jason Schoonover (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sri Lanka
When
- Ownership Date
- before June 21, 1984
- Acquisition Date
- on June 21, 1984
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 107
- Accession Number
- 0972/0025