Steatite Head

A carved, steatite head, with a hole bored into the top. This carving is particularly interesting because its form resembles that of the Temne aRong aThoma mask. A related stone carving can be found in the Sierra Leone National Museum (SLNM.1964.43.01), which was collected in Tonkolili District, an area associated with the aRong aThoma masquerade tradition.

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Further Information

• Type: Figures, sculpture, Religious/ritual equipment, charms
• Object: Steatite Head
• Materials: Stone
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 230mm [H] x 180mm [W] x 115mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1909
• Associated Places: Mendeland
• Associated People: G. DArcy Anderson
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1909.220.3

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