Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3149/13

Figure of an old woman. She stands with her head thrust forward, arms tucked away, and the handle of a large carrying basket looped across her shoulders to where the container rests on her back. Face is wide, features carved, with incised hair that falls down her back in a thick braid. She has a shawl over her shoulders that falls to points at her sides, over a dress with a slightly flaring hem. Figure is carved with large bare feet.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Chilean
  • Material wood
  • Measurements height 28.5 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 11.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Nancy Miller
  • Received from Nancy Miller

  • Made in Chile

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

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3149/0013