Hunting Society Wooden Gun

A wooden replica gun that was acquired by the Sierra Leone National Museum as part of a complete Hunting Society masquerade outfit. Guns such as this are carried by members of the Hunting Society accompanying the masked figure. The Museum's acquisitions register records that Its use is made to imitate a hunting expedition to non-members of the society. The imitation is always performed by the devil [i.e. masked figure] or any member of the society called upon to dance.

Related Videos

Further Information

  • Type: Weapons, armour, Games, toys, models
  • Object: Hunting Society Wooden Gun
  • Materials: Wood, Metal
  • Culture Group: Krio
  • Dimensions: Unknown
  • Production Date: Pre 1965
  • Associated Places: Freetown
  • Associated People: Samuel Cassel (Owner)
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1965.03.01D

Related Objects

Wooden Model Radio

Games, toys, models

Songoi Top

Games, toys, models

Songoi Top

Games, toys, models

Sword

Weapons, armour

Sword Sheath

Weapons, armour