Female Bust

A carved female bust, that looks like it has been sawn off the base, indicating that it might have originated as a full figure. She has a typical segmented neck, and rows of cowrie shells running around the head, and from front to back. The top of the head is surmounted by a coiled object, which may represent an amulet, or charm.

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Further Information

• Type: Figures, sculpture
• Object: Female Bust
• Materials: Wood
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 310mm [H] x 175mm [W] x 140mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1947
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Philip Smith
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1947.18.1

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