Wooden Plaque

A wooden plaque with Images carved in high relief on either side. One side depicts a male figure, standing with his hands on his hips; the other resembles a gongoli mask, decorated with cowrie shells. This item is likely to have been carved to sale rather than use.

Further Information

• Type: Figures, sculpture
• Object: Wooden Plaque
• Materials: Wood
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: 254mm
• Production Date: Pre 1968
• Associated Places: Pujehun
• Associated People: Mr. Vandi Koroma (Trader)
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.1968.18.02

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