Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/36

Standing warrior figurine with prominent nose and ears, holding a club and a shield. Terracotta with cream-coloured slipped details; open at top, flat rim. Modelled manufacture. Unbroken ceramic.

  • Narrative

    Early Moche; Moche I


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Moche
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 7.0 cm, width 4.0 cm, depth 2.6 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Peru

  • 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 2990/0036