Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3210/3

Wooden figure of an animal. Creature is in a standing position, barrel shaped torso concave on the underside, long legs made of separate pieces of wood inserted into the torso at bottom. Bright green tail is long and wide, extending out from the body. Head is triangular in shape, painted purple, with large triangular ears at top. Large eyes are painted white with prominent eyelashes. Body and legs are red, with a wide green belt around midpoint. Short lines and open circles decorates the torso.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Mexican
  • Material wood, paint, metal
  • Measurements height 22.0 cm, width 15.5 cm, depth 38.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Jann Bailey
  • Received from Jann Bailey

  • Made in Oaxaca

  • Ownership Date before October 18, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on October 18, 2016

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3210/0003