Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3149/12

Carved wooden figure with halo. A male figure stands with arms crossed in front of his chest as if cold, left knee bent before him. The face is finely carved, with eyes downcast, a thin protruding nose, small mouth in a pointed jaw, and an incised beard. Ears protrude. Hair is in a tonsured style, with a tuft on forehead. He wears a long belted robe with a wide collar that drapes down the back. A tin ring has been nailed to the back of the carving to represent a halo.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Hispanic
  • Material wood, metal
  • Measurements height 36.2 cm, width 15.5 cm, depth 11.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Nancy Miller
  • Received from Nancy Miller

  • Made in New Mexico

  • Ownership Date before February 4, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on February 4, 2016

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3149/0012