Female Bust

A carved female bust with an unusual segmented base or neck ornament, suggesting it was made by the same carver as SLNM.1972.03.02 and SLNM.1972.03.04, Saffia from Pujehun. The bust has an elaborate hairstyle consisting of seven plaited ridged, three of which are looped over the top.

Further Information

  • Type: Figures, sculpture
  • Object: Female Bust
  • Materials: Wood
  • Culture Group: Mende
  • Dimensions: Unknown
  • Production Date: Pre 1972
  • Associated Places: Pujehun District (Place made)
  • Associated People: Malam Abbas Mustapha, Freetown (Trader); Saffia, Pujehun (Carver)
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1972.03.03B

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