Carving of Colonial Figure in Pith Helmet

A carved figure of a man wearing a Western short-sleeved shirt, shorts and a pith helmet. It is perhaps a representation of a colonial officer, although it in interesting that he is barefoot. His hands are in his short pockets. The carved wooden helmet is detachable. It was presented to the Sierra Leone Museum by Paramount Chief Jai Kai Kai of Pujehun District.

Further Information

  • Type: Figures, sculpture
  • Object: Carving of Colonial Figure in Pith Helmet
  • Materials: Wood
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 508mm [H]
  • Production Date: Pre 1961
  • Associated Places: Pujehun District (Place collected)
  • Associated People: Paramount Chief Jai Kai Kai, M.P., Pujehun District (Donor)
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1961.14.01

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