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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