Male Figure with Rattle
This unusual carving depicts a male figure, standing on a pedestal. He is wearing a European top-hat, which became a symbol of prestige in the late 19th century, and a pair of boots. The pedestal has a rattle carved into it, with a circular ball, and the whole carving stands upright on a circular base.
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Further Information
- Type: Figures, sculpture
- Object: Male Figure with Rattle
- Materials: Wood
- Culture Group: Other
- Dimensions: 820mm [H] x 140mm [W] x 130mm [C]
- Production Date: Pre 1901
- Associated Places: Mendeland
- Associated People: Alldridge [Year Acquired: 1901]
- Museum: British Museum
- Accession Number: BM:Af.1901.722.5
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