Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3595/44

Human figure on a rectangular base. There is a small jut on the back edge of the base. The figure is wearing a long skirt (or dress) and a tall headdress. The figure's arms are raised, and their left hand holds a pointed object (sword(?)). The figure has two trapezoid-shaped bag-like objects slung over both shoulders. The bags, sword, headdress, and skirt are painted with red, yellow, and white stripes. The paint is chipping.

  • Narrative

    Purchased by the Kelowna Museum (now the Okanagan Heritage Museum) from Mr and Mrs Henry Hildebrand in 1982.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Cameroonian
  • Material metal, paint, cement
  • Measurements height 14.5 cm, width 5.4 cm, depth 6.6 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Okanagan Heritage Museum
  • Received from Okanagan Heritage Museum

  • Made in Cameroon

  • Ownership Date before September 14, 2022
  • Acquisition Date on September 14, 2022

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3595/0044