Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/371

Modeled terracotta female figure with square body and a slightly burnished surface. Large nose design in relief, elongated eyes, hands at chest, pierced ears, incised navel and mouth corners. Unbroken.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Moche
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 15.5 cm, width 10.6 cm, depth 4.2 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Ayabaca

  • 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 2990/0371