Carved Wooden Figure

A carved wooden figure commissioned by Janet Stone, a Peace Corps Volunteer who acted as curator of the Sierra Leone Museum in 1964-65. The figure may represent the ndoli jowei of the Sande Society, with its representation of a raffia costume and bells hanging at the back.

Further Information

Type: Figures, sculpture
Object: Carved Wooden Figure
Materials: Wood
Culture Group: Other
Dimensions: 470mm [H]
Production Date: 1965
Associated Places: Unknown
Associated People: Maddia Lebbie, Bo School (Creator); Janet Stone (Commissioner)
Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
Accession Number: SLNM.1965.72.01B