Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3092/5

Carved wooden fish with oval eyes. On the sides of the fish's body are other aquatic figures carved into the surface, with diagonal lines between the figures. On the bottom of the fish is a flattened base. The face of the fish is red-brown, with a dark brown line along the spine of the fish. The tail is dark brown, as well as the aquatic figures.

  • Narrative

    Purchased by the donor from the collection of Mr. J. A. Davidson of Melbourne, in 1964.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Australian
  • Material teak wood
  • Measurements height 7.5 cm, width 7.0 cm, depth 33.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Ingeborg Marshall
  • Received from Ingeborg Marshall

  • Made in Arnhem Land

  • Collection Date during 1964
  • Ownership Date before November 18, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on November 18, 2014

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3092/0005