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Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3182/31

Latex (balata) figure of two monkeys. Figure is made of dyed latex rubber, hand molded. A large monkey squats in a sitting position with knees raised, arms held wide to the front at shoulder height, balancing partially on its curled tail at back. A banana is gripped in the right hand. An infant monkey clings to the larger one’s back, with its hands on the shoulders. Both monkeys are covered in incised lines to indicate body hair.

  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Brazilian
  • Material latex rubber, dye
  • Measurements height 9.5 cm, width 8.0 cm, depth 7.2 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 3182/0031

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