Figure Item Number: E76 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Grey clay figure, rectangular in shape with traces of an orange, grainy slip. Depicted is a part of a head with incised eyes, mouth, earplugs and vertical lines that run down the length of the face. The detailing of the mouth and nose are worn. The top right part of the head has broken off. Back is flat. Fragment of a larger object.
Narrative
Series of fragments unearthed in Mexico. Duplicates were granted transportation to Canada in 1971. Collected by H. L. Patrick.
Item History
- Made in Mexico
- Owned by H. L. Patrick before July 1971
- Received from H. L. Patrick (Donor) during July 1971
What
Who
- Culture
- Central Mexico ?
- Previous Owner
- H. L. Patrick
- Received from
- H. L. Patrick (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Mexico
When
- Ownership Date
- before July 1971
- Acquisition Date
- during July 1971
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics; terracotta
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0180/0065