Female Figure

A carved, wooden, female figure, from Magbaruka. She has pierced ears, and wears earrings made of red and orange beads, attached to a green thread. She is not carved out of a single piece of wood; her arms are attached with glue and nails.

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Further Information

• Type: Figures, sculpture
• Object: Female Figure
• Materials: Wood, Glass, Metal
• Culture Group: Temne
• Dimensions: 265mm [H] x 95mm [W] x 80mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1972
• Associated Places: Magburaka
• Associated People: Fode Mohamed Kaba
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1972.52.4

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