Figure Item Number: 3595/44 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Human figure on a rectangular base. There is a small jut on the back edge of the base. The figure is wearing a long skirt (or dress) and a tall headdress. The figure's arms are raised, and their left hand holds a pointed object (sword(?)). The figure has two trapezoid-shaped bag-like objects slung over both shoulders. The bags, sword, headdress, and skirt are painted with red, yellow, and white stripes. The paint is chipping.
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
- 3595/0044