Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/338

"T" shaped figurine. Terracotta with traces of cream slip. Round eyes, broad horizontal line incised as a mouth and punched detail on head. Transverse hole in neck for suspension. Vestigial legs. Not restored.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Moche
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 10.4 cm, width 6.7 cm, depth 3.0 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 fair
  • Accession Number 2990/0338