Two Female Figures

This is a carving of two female figures, attached to a stand. They are identical, bar their heads, which have individual facial features and hairstyles. Both figures are wearing two sets of beads around their necks. The carving was collected by C.D. Hotobah During, a well-known Krio Barrister who spent many years based in Freetown.

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Further Information

• Type: Figures, sculpture
• Object: Two Female Figures
• Materials: Wood, Glass
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: 550mm x 320mm
• Production Date: Pre 1911
• Associated Places: Sierra Leone (Created and collected)
• Associated People: C.D. Hotobah During (Collector); A. Ridyard (Donor)
• Museum: World Museum Liverpool Sierra Leone Collection
• Accession Number: LIVCM.27.11.11.12

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