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MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/406

Sculptural terracotta representation of a seated mother with child on her right. Opening on back. Unbroken.

  • Narrative

    Similar in form to a “conopa” used for liturgical events, but normally in animal form.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Moche
  • Material clay
  • Measurements height 4.6 cm, width 4.0 cm, depth 4.4 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Peru

  • 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 2990/0406