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