Doll

An imported doll, wearing a costume resembling that worn by dancers, or sampa/sonpa, from the Bundu, or Sande, society. The costume includes a raffia skirt, and ridged headdress.

Further Information

  • Type: Figures, sculpture
  • Object: Doll
  • Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 210mm [H]
  • Production Date: Pre 2010
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Unknown
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.2010.037.07

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