Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3157/34

Small head of a figure, which broke off at the neck. The figure has large ears protruding from each side of the head, and a large nose. The eyes, mouth and vertical lines on each cheek are lightly incised. Extending back from the top of the head is a large circular headpiece. Fragment of a larger object.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Meso-American
  • Material clay, adhesive
  • Measurements height 4.0 cm, width 3.9 cm, depth 4.0 cm (overall)

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


  • Creation Date between 1 and 1500
  • Ownership Date before 2002, before 2012, before July 15, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on July 15, 2015

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition poor
  • Accession Number 3157/0034