Carpenter Figure

This is an unusual wooden carving of a carpenter, carrying a sword in one hand, and a hammer in the other. He is wearing European clothing, consisting of a collared shirt, a pair of shorts, and a cap. He has a segmented neck.

Further Information

• Type: Figures, sculpture
• Object: Carpenter Figure
• Materials: Wood
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: Unknown
• Production Date: Pre 1971
• Associated Places: Poteru, Pujehun (Place collected)
• Associated People: Mr. Vandi Koroma, Pujehun (Trader)
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.1971.07.08

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