Category

COMMUNICATION OBJECTS

Sub-Category

ART

Description

Wooden, ceramic figurine. The base is rectangular and wooden. The front consists of six wide steps with two flared cylinders on the top step. These cylinders are removable and are marked b) and c) of this item. The top portion is a ceramic figurine of a man sitting cross-legged with his hands together on his lap. His robe is a dark gold color. On the front of the platform is a white and black label with indecipherable lettering. Inscribed on the bottom is "GERMANY" and part of an orange label that is indecipherable.

Narrative

Believed to be either a paper weight or a pen holder.

History Of Use

Ornament owned by McInnes family, Pioneer Ranch, North Bulkley, B.C. circa 1920.

Material

CERAMIC; WOOD-UNKNOWN;

Height

11.4

Width

9.5

Length

11.3

Units Of Measurement

Centimeters

Accession No.

1987.57.27

Type of Record

Museum Artifact

Less detail