Female Figure

A carved, wooden, female figure, from Makeni. She is standing upright, with her arms resting on either side of her breasts. She is wearing waist beads, made from a piece of sting, wrapped in metal. She also has metal nails inserted as eyes and a piece of string treaded through her left ear.

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Further Information

  • Type: Figures, sculpture
  • Object: Female Figure
  • Materials: Wood, Metal
  • Culture Group: Temne
  • Dimensions: 310mm [H] x 70mm x [W] 72mm [C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1972
  • Associated Places: Makeni
  • Associated People: Fode Mohamed Kaba
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1972.52.3

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