Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/35

Back to back human grey-black figures. Prominent noses, elongated eyes and flat bases. There is a small hole at the top of the heads. Modelled manufacture. Breakage repaired.

  • Narrative

    Early Moche; Moche I; possibly used as a two toned whistle.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Moche
  • Material clay, adhesive
  • Measurements height 5.7 cm, width 2.4 cm, depth 3.5 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Piura

  • Creation Date between 601 BCE and 201 BCE
  • 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 2990/0035