Figure
MOA: University of British Columbia
3182/32
Latex (balata) figure of a monkey. 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, a large phallis emerging from the abdomen, and a curled tail at back. A banana is gripped in the left hand. The monkey is covered in incised lines to indicate body hair.
- Type of Item figure
- Culture Brazilian
- Material latex rubber, dye
- Measurements height 9.2 cm, width 7.8 cm, depth 6.2 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 3182/0032