Carving Item Number: 3675/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Tall 'tree of life' style, multi-figure carving in dark wood, on somewhat rounded base; base is dark wood centre with a layer of lighter wood around the outside.

Narrative

Mpagua is one of the artists profiled in the book "Mondern Makonde Art" (Korn & Kirknaes, 1974; pp. 54-63).

Item History

What

Name
Carving
Identification Number
3675/2
Type of Item
carving
Material
ebony wood
Overall
height 174.0 cm, width 20.5 cm, depth 26.0 cm

Who

Culture
Makonde
Creator
Nafasi Mpagua (Maker)
Previous Owner
D.D. Reesor Family Holdings
Received from
D.D. Reesor Family Holdings (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Coast, Tanzania

When

Creation Date
during 1994
Ownership Date
before September 27, 2024
Acquisition Date
on September 27, 2024

Other

Item Classes
carvings & sculpture
Condition
good
Accession Number
3675/0002