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