Figure
MOA: University of British Columbia
3362/5
Small carved figure riding a bicycle. Figure wears a colonial style outfit - jacket with badges, belted shorts with a low flat hat marked with a diamond on the side. Figure carries a canteen on their left hip, and two small envelope-style bags - one on their waist and one hanging down from their head. The bike has a robust frame, two closely spaced tires, and a high small handlebar. Figure has painted eyes. Rounded base has been broken.
- Type of Item figure
- Culture Kamba
- Material wood, stain
- Measurements height 28.0 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 6.5 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Alexander Lamb Antiques
- Received from Alexander Lamb Antiques, Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget
- Made in Kenya
- Creation Date during 1920
- Ownership Date before May 11, 2019
- Acquisition Date on May 11, 2019
- Item Classes carvings & sculpture
- Condition good
- Accession Number 3362/0005