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Figure2956/9

Ceramic figure of the bull from the Zodiac. The figure has four arms and is holding a circular plaque on a chain around its neck with its top two hands. The bottom two hands hold a calf. Two horns and two ears protrude from the head and the tongue protrudes from the mouth. “TOURO” is carved on the front; artist initials on the back.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
clay, paint and glaze
Made in
Barcelos, Braga, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure2956/8

Small ceramic figure of Christ with a crown of thorns, a protruding beard, and four strands of braided hair around his head, with arms wide open. Cloth around the hips. One hole at the back.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
clay, paint and glaze
Made in
Barcelos, Braga, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Horn Container2955/44

Goat horn container, with hearts and flower incised as designs on outer surface.

Culture
Portuguese
Material
goat horn
Made in
Borba, Evora, Portugal
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Whistle2946/90

Brown clay whistle with six figures playing instruments. The figures alternate between ones wearing brown, wide-rimmed hats and white coats with brown pockets with figures wearing white caps with brown geometric patterns and red coats with white pockets. All of the figures have dark brown eyes and wear dark brown shoes and maroon pants. The white patterning on the knees of the pants alternates between swag shapes and cross hatching. Two figures play brown pipes, the other four play flesh-coloured instruments including cymbals, a drum and a pipe. There are square holes in the back of all of the necks and a small circular hole in the base in one corner.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Ayacucho, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Whistle2946/89

Brown clay whistle with three figures playing instruments. The two outer figures wear white caps with brown tips and the central figure wears a brown hat with a wide brim. The figure on the left has a red coat with white pockets and plays a long triangular brown pipe. The figure in the centre wears a white coat with brown pockets and plays a flesh-coloured pipe. The figure on the right has a brown coat with white pockets and plays a short flesh-coloured pipe. All three figures have maroon pants and dark brown socks. They similarly all have brown skin, dark brown eyes and puffed cheeks. Each has a small square hole in the back of the neck and there is a small circular hole in the base.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Ayacucho, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Amulet2946/88

Small, square, stone carving of a farm. Lining the two adjacent edges are eleven animals facing outwards. The other two edges have raised rectangles representative of buildings. They have sloped, ridged roofs and rectangular doors facing the empty central courtyard area of the sculpture. The bottom edges on all sides are decorated with linear designs.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
stone
Made in
Puno, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Amulet2946/87

Small, rectangular stone carving of a farm. There are five animals facing outwards along one edge. At the back there are three raised rectangles and two raised squares arranged in a U formation. The squares are positioned in the corners with the rectangular buildings along the three edges. The rectangles have sloped, ridged roof-like tops.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
stone
Made in
Puno, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Retablo Altar2946/86

Small altar in a cardboard shadowbox with a gold frame. Small framed 3D composite image of the "Virgen de la Candelaria" in a decorated archway with flowers surrounding; cut electrical wire at back. There is a small plastic red light bulb in the box, connected to a white chord that is glued along the back to the top of the frame. Behind the light bulb is a photograph of a woman wearing a large red crown and encircled by a large gold halo. The altar is decorated with gold beads and silver-trimmed pink ribbons.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
glass, plastic, paper, fibre and metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Retablo Altar2946/85

Altar in a cardboard shadowbox with a gold frame. Framed 3D composite image of the "Oracion a la Santisima Virgen" in an archway with flowers and money, a small car and house etc. at her feet. She is at the centre, clothed in a blue mantle and praying. In front is a small red light bulb which is connected to a chord which runs through the back, terminating in a black two-pronged plug. The altar is decorated with fabric flowers, gold beads in the shape of flowers, ribbons and miniature plastic toys. There is a triangular metal hook for hanging on the back.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
paper, glass, plastic, metal, adhesive and fibre
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Retablo Altar2946/84

Altar in a cardboard shadowbox with a gold frame. Framed 3D composite image of the "Virgen de Copacabana" (the patron saint of Bolivia) in a red archway surrounded by money, flowers, and with a small car, house etc. at the base. The "Virgen de Copacabana" is at centre, crowned and outlined in gold against a blue sky background. She holds a baby in one hand and a rod in the other. In front of the figure there is a red light bulb which is connected to a white chord through the back of the cardboard. The chord terminates in a two-pronged black plug. The altar is decorated with two miniature $100 US bills, gold beads, red fabric, fabric flowers, miniature toys and a small green statue. There is a triangular hook on the back for hanging.

Culture
Bolivian ?
Material
paper, plastic, glass, metal, fibre, adhesive and ink
Made in
Bolivia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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