Female Figure

A wooden carving of a female figure. She has a segmented neck and resembles some of the so-called Minsereh figures in form. This figure was, however, likely to have been carved for sale rather than use.

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Further Information

  • Type: Figures, sculpture
  • Object: Female Figure
  • Materials: Wood
  • Culture Group: Mende
  • Dimensions: Unknown
  • Production Date: Pre 1975
  • Associated Places: Poteru
  • Associated People: Mr Vandi Koroma, Poteru (Carver)
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1975.01.05

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