Ghanaian Akan Head

A black terracotta head, thought to have been used by the Akan in Mpreaso, Ghana, and associated with funerals. It was donated to the museum by Mr. R.B. Nunoo, Director of Ghana Museums and Monuments.

Further Information

  • Type: Figures, sculpture
  • Object: Ghanaian Akan Head
  • Materials: Ceramic
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: Unknown
  • Production Date: Pre 1965
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Mr. R.B. Nunoo, Director of Ghana Museums and Monuments (Donor)
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1965.82.05

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