Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3157/28

Inca style contemporary ceramic. Standing female figure with a large flat head. Figure has tapered arms and legs, small breasts, and a large concave belly button. The face has built up lips and nose, with two large oval-shaped eyes, and large ear spools on each side. On the head is a large flat headdress with horizontal lines incised on each side. Remnants of red paint on the figure's face and body.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Peruvian
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 15.5 cm, width 9.0 cm, depth 2.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Erika H. Sawyer, Alan R. Sawyer, Carol Sawyer, Brian Sawyer, Dana Sawyer, Diane Sawyer, Lynn Thompson
  • Received from Carol Sawyer, Brian Sawyer, Dana Sawyer, Diane Sawyer, Lynn Thompson

  • Made in Peru

  • Creation Date during 1900
  • Ownership Date before 2012, before 2002, before July 15, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on July 15, 2015

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3157/0028