Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3210/11

Wooden figure of a deer. Creature is carved from several pieces of wood, with torso and head one piece, legs each separate pieces nailed onto the body. Tail is thick and held upright. Neck curves slightly upward, mouth open as if animal is calling. Large antlers rise from the top of the head and are painted black with white spots. The large diamond shaped ears are inset and glued into the head, sticking out to either side below the antlers. White, green and black eyes surrounded by long lashes are painted onto either side of the head. The body is painted red with a dense covering of small white dots overpainted by large black patches. Face has short lines of green.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Mexican
  • Material wood, paint, metal
  • Measurements height 18.0 cm, width 17.0 cm, depth 10.0 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 fair
  • Accession Number 3210/0011