Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/396

Hollow female figurine with flat base, vent in back and slightly burnished surface. Terracotta with cream slip and fugitive black. Figure has black lined eyes and is holding a cup with left hand, child's head protrudes from beneath cape on her left shoulder. Unbroken.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Moche
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 12.9 cm, width 8.1 cm, depth 5.4 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
  • Received from Erika H. Sawyer

  • Made in Peru

  • Creation Date between 101 BCE and 800
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2990/0396