Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3182/24

Latex (balata) figure of a man climbing a palm tree. Figure is made of dyed latex rubber, hand molded. Tree stands on a small circle of latex, crowned with several green palm leaves. A man clings to the trunk, holding in one hand strands of a dark brown tree fruit. He wears a red cloth around his waist.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Brazilian
  • Material latex rubber, dye
  • Measurements height 18.2 cm, width 9.4 cm, depth 6.5 cm (overall)

  • Field Collector Nuno Porto
  • Previous Owner Nuno Porto
  • Received from Nuno Porto, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget

  • Made in Monte Alegre

  • Creation Date during 2015
  • Collection Date during October 2015
  • Ownership Date before June 20, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on June 20, 2016

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3182/0024