Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3182/28

Latex (balata) figure of an ox cow and calf. Figure is made of dyed latex rubber, hand molded. Cow stands with head at an angle, ears drooping and small horns curling upward. The head of the calf is blended into the stomach of the cow, where it sucks from her small udder, standing on short legs with long tail curving toward the side. Both figures are coloured a light brown, with incised facial features. The cow has dark grey, shiny, inset eyes.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Brazilian
  • Material latex rubber, dye
  • Measurements height 10.5 cm, width 4.6 cm, depth 12.5 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 excellent
  • Accession Number 3182/0028