Wooden Bird

A wooden carving of a bird, mounted onto a wooden stand; possibly a later addition. It is decorated with incised linear patterns, representing plumage. The World Museum Liverpool catalogue describes it as an ostrich. The carving was collected by C.D. Hotobah During, a well-known Krio Barrister who spent many years based in Freetown.

Further Information

  • Type: Figures, sculpture
  • Object: Wooden Bird
  • Materials: Wood
  • Culture Group: Mende
  • Dimensions: 280 mm x 700 mm x 350 mm
  • Production Date: Pre 1913
  • Associated Places: Kenema District (Collected and created)
  • Associated People: C.D. Hotobah During (Collector); A. Ridyard (Donor)
  • Museum: World Museum Liverpool Sierra Leone Collection
  • Accession Number: LIVCM.22.12.13.11

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