Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/482

“V” shaped hollow terracotta figurine with burnished surface. Nose and ears in high relief. Horizontal and incised lines representing figure’s eyes and mouth. Transverse hole in head for suspension. Broken and partially repaired.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Viru
  • Material clay, adhesive
  • Measurements height 5.5 cm, width 12.9 cm, depth 7.3 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in La Libertad

  • Creation Date between 401 BCE and 200
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 2990/0482