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