Wooden Bird
A wooden carving of a bird, mounted onto a wooden stand; possibly a later addition. It is decorated with incised linear patterns, representing plumage. The World Museum Liverpool catalogue describes it as an ostrich. The carving was collected by C.D. ...[more]
A wooden carving of a bird, mounted onto a wooden stand; possibly a later addition. It is decorated with incised linear patterns, representing plumage. The World Museum Liverpool catalogue describes it as an ostrich. The carving was collected by C.D. Hotobah During, a well-known Krio Barrister who spent many years based in Freetown.
A wooden carving of a bird, mounted onto a wooden stand; possibly a later addition. It is decorated with incised linear patterns, representing plumage. The World Museum Liverpool catalogue describes it as an ostrich. The carving was collected by C.D. Hotobah During, a well-known Krio Barrister who spent many years based in Freetown. [less]
Further Information
- Object: Wooden Bird
- Materials: Wood
- Culture Group: Mende
- Dimensions: 280 mm x 700 mm x 350 mm
- Production Date: Pre 1913
- Associated Places: Kenema District (Collected and created)
- Associated People: C.D. Hotobah During (Collector); A. Ridyard (Donor)
- Museum: World Museum Liverpool
- Accession Number: LIVCM.22.12.13.11
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