Female Bust

An unusual female bust, wearing an elaborate collar. She has an elongated neck, and a four-ridged hairstyle. It was carved by a Mende carver called Saffia from Pujehun.

Further Information

  • Type: Figures, sculpture
  • Object: Female Bust
  • Materials: Wood
  • Culture Group: Mende
  • Dimensions: 330.2mm [H]
  • Production Date: Pre 1972
  • Associated Places: Pujehun District (Place made)
  • Associated People: Malam Abbas Mustapha, Freetown (Trader); Saffia, Pujehun (Carver)
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1972.03.02

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