Name/Title
Buddhist Monk FigurineEntry/Object ID
2011.720.1Description
A small, painted wooden figure in a long white tunic and prayer beads (mala), with a close-shaved head representing a Buddhist monk. The figurine has a small hole in its head and is possibly missing a decoration, or to hold an incense stick.Collection
History Collection, Helen P. Formos Memorial CollectionCataloged By
collectionsintern@numulosgatos.orgEthnography
Notes
Box 16 notes that its contents are "possibly from Burma [Myanmar]" but there is no documentation. Some evidence suggests that these are Javanese pieces.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
FigurineNomenclature Secondary Object Term
StatueNomenclature Primary Object Term
SculptureNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
8 inWidth
2-1/2 inLength
2 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Helen P. FormosNotes
CollectorPerson or Organization
Bridget Meek, Mary FormosNotes
DonorsProvenance
Provenance Detail
Gift of Bridget Meek & Mary FormosAcquisition Method
GiftNotes/Remarks
This gift established the Helen P. Formos Memorial Collection
