Female Figure

An unusual carved wooden female figure with scarification marks on her stomach and lower back. She is wearing an unusual headdress, or cylindrical hat, with a European looking bow on one side.

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Further Information

  • Type: Figures, sculpture
  • Object: Female Figure
  • Materials: Wood
  • Culture Group: Mende
  • Dimensions: 680mm [H] x 190mm [W] x 120mm [C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1972
  • Associated Places: Fanima
  • Associated People: Fode Mohamed Kaba
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1972.1.2

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