Ceremonial Bowl Item Number: 3678/8 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Round wooden bowl with two rectangular handles carved from the wood on opposing sides; two oxen carved as standing and yoked in the centre of the inside.

History Of Use

Marriage bowl.

Narrative

Fred Braches collected the piece when he was stationed in Peru, while working in the merchant navy.

Item History

What

Name
Ceremonial Bowl
Identification Number
3678/8
Type of Item
bowl
Overall
height 7.3 cm, width 27.2 cm, depth 21.0 cm

Who

Culture
Aymara
Previous Owner
Helmi Braches
Received from
Helmi Braches (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Peru

When

Collection Date
between 1950 and 1970
Ownership Date
before October 22, 2024
Acquisition Date
on October 22, 2024

Other

Accession Number
3678/0008