Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3210/4

Wooden figure of a lion. Cat is in a standing position, with legs and tail all separate pieces of wood attached with small metal nails. Head is painted light red with large triangular ears at top, and nose whiskers and forehead fringe painted in black. Eyes are yellow. Long neck has a thick ruff, painted with black stripes. Short black lines are painted along the body, with long black lines on the tail.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Mexican
  • Material wood, paint, metal
  • Measurements height 19.0 cm, width 7.0 cm, depth 35.0 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 3210/0004