Printing Block Item Number: K5.135 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long rectangular carved board. Carving depicts three figures that are divided vertically by diamond-shaped geometric borders. The top figure is shown in profile and is wearing a grass skirt around the waist, the middle figure is shown standing face forward, has short hair, and is wearing a black dress, and the bottom figure is shown in profile, is wearing a headband and a black dress. A sticker on the back of the piece reads: " African Art... Durban South Africa." There are two evenly spaced holes at either end of the board.
History Of Use
Used for transfer printing.
Item History
- Made in Durban, Natal, South Africa during 1972
- Owned by African Art Center before November 7, 1972
- Received from African Art Center (Seller) and Unknown (Funding source) on November 7, 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Zulu
- Previous Owner
- African Art Center
- Received from
- African Art Center (Seller) and Unknown (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Durban, Natal, South Africa
When
- Creation Date
- during 1972
- Ownership Date
- before November 7, 1972
- Acquisition Date
- on November 7, 1972
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0225/0005