Humoi Society Figure
This carved female figure is described by the Sierra Leone National Museum records as belonging to the Mende Humoi Society. The Humoi society is a male and female society, particularly concerned with the maintenance of sexual relations, any departure from ...[more]
This carved female figure is described by the Sierra Leone National Museum records as belonging to the Mende Humoi Society. The Humoi society is a male and female society, particularly concerned with the maintenance of sexual relations, any departure from which will effect the fertility of farms.
This carved female figure is described by the Sierra Leone National Museum records as belonging to the Mende Humoi Society. The Humoi society is a male and female society, particularly concerned with the maintenance of sexual relations, any departure from which will effect the fertility of farms. [less]
Further Information
- Object: Humoi Society Figure
- Materials: Wood
- Culture Group: Mende
- Dimensions: Unknown
- Production Date: Pre 1971
- Associated Places: Bo (Place collected)
- Associated People: Mr. A.R. Amara, Bo(Trader)
- Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
- Accession Number: SLNM.1971.05.05
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