Carved Wooden Figure

A carved wooden figure commissioned by Janet Stone, a Peace Corps Volunteer who acted as curator of the Sierra Leone Museum in 1964-65. The figure may represent the ndoli jowei of the Sande Society, with its representation of a raffia costume and bells hanging at the back.

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Further Information

  • Type: Figures, sculpture
  • Object: Carved Wooden Figure
  • Materials: Wood
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 470mm [H]
  • Production Date: 1965
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Maddia Lebbie, Bo School (Creator); Janet Stone (Commissioner)
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1965.72.01B

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