Wooden Deer Head

This is a carved wooden representation of a dear head. It has been painted red, and has a series of holes drilled into its base. It may be part of the Hunting Society masquerading devil, worn atop the head and secured by strong tied through the holes.

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Further Information

• Type: Figures, sculpture
• Object: Wooden Deer Head
• Materials: Wood
• Culture Group: Krio
• Dimensions: Unknown
• Production Date: Pre 1966
• Associated Places: Batekaka of Goru (Place collected)
• Associated People: Paramount Chief Bruma [sic] of Batekaka of Goru
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.1966.15.02

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