Kama-Masa Bust

This wooden female bust was described as a Temne Kama-Masa figure, previously owned by Madame Yawa, the head of the Bundu society in Maboya Town, Yonni. It is said to have been used by the society in ritual ceremony ; potentially during the initiation of girl into the society. The Sierra Leone National Museum catalogue notes to part with the KAMA-MASA figure, Mr. A.B. Seisay offered Madam Yama a gift, (a bottle of beer) to pour libation on behalf of the Gods .

Further Information

• Type: Figures, sculpture
• Object: Kama-Masa Bust
• Materials: Wood
• Culture Group: Temne
• Dimensions: Unknown
• Production Date: Pre 1964
• Associated Places: Maboya Town, Yonni (sic) Chiefdom, Bonthe District (Place collected)
• Associated People: A.B. Seisay, Freetown (Trader)
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.1964.81.01

Related Objects