Carved Stopper

A bottle stopper, made out of carved wood. It is in the form of a female head, with a geometric hairstyle, and circular earrings. This was originally part of the Wellcome Historical Medical Museum collection. It was acquired by the British Museum in 1954.

Further Information

  • Type: Domestic equipment
  • Object: Carved Stopper
  • Materials: Wood
  • Culture Group: Mende
  • Dimensions: 100mm [L] x 40mm [W] x 50mm [C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1954
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1954.23.646

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