Figure Item Number: 3595/41 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Human figure standing next to a tall drum on a rectangular (nearly square) base. The edges of the base are slightly uneven, and there is a small jut on the back edge of the base. The figure is wearing a long, oval-shaped headdress with pointed ends on the brim. The figure's arms are curved downward, with the figure's right hand holding a long stick that curves downward to touch the drum skin. The figure's left hand is placed on the drum skin as well.
Narrative
Purchased by the Kelowna Museum (now the Okanagan Heritage Museum) from Mr and Mrs Henry Hildebrand in 1982.
Item History
- Made in Cameroon
- Owned by Okanagan Heritage Museum before September 14, 2022
- Received from Okanagan Heritage Museum (Transferring institution) on September 14, 2022
What
Who
- Culture
- Cameroonian
- Previous Owner
- Okanagan Heritage Museum
- Received from
- Okanagan Heritage Museum (Transferring institution)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cameroon
When
- Ownership Date
- before September 14, 2022
- Acquisition Date
- on September 14, 2022
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3595/0041