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Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3182/40

Latex (balata) figure of a crocodile. Figure is made of dyed latex rubber, hand molded. Crocodile stands with all four legs bent, tail curving to his right, head high, mouth open and grasping a fish. Short, deeply incised lines across the figure’s back indicate skin texture. Tail holds lines more lightly incised and farther apart. Prominent ridges on the top of the head sit just above inset black eyes. The snout holds deeply incised nostrils. The figure is coloured green, and the fish is a light brown.

  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Brazilian
  • Material latex rubber, dye
  • Measurements height 4.2 cm, width 11.3 cm, depth 16.8 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 3182/0040

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