Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3191/2

Model of a mariachi band member. Tiny figure is of a man playing a red and blue snare drum, drumstick raised in front of his chest. He wears a wide brimmed hat, undecorated, a sarape or patterned cloth in dark pink folded and placed over his shoulder, a white blouse and grey pants. Figure is precisely painted. His feet are planted on a small square base.

  • Narrative

    Collected in Mexico by the donor's grandmother, Harriet MacDonald (nee McCurdy), in the 1930s.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Mexican
  • Material paint, metal
  • Measurements height 2.2 cm, width 1.0 cm, depth 1.1 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Harriet Dickie McCurdy, Penny Perry
  • Received from Penny Perry

  • Made in Mexico

  • Creation Date before 1940
  • Ownership Date before 1945, before August 2, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on August 2, 2016

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3191/0002