Wooden Crown

A wooden crown, resembling crowns worn by the British monarchy. It has four arms, with raised scalloped designs, meeting at the top. The rim of the crown is decorated with depictions of jewels, carved in high relief. Little is known about its provenance, other than it was previously owned by a principal of Fourah Bay College, Professor Harry Sawyer.

Further Information

• Type: Regalia
• Object: Wooden Crown
• Materials: Wood
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: Unknown
• Production Date: Pre 1996
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Mrs. Ebun Coleman, Fourah Bay College (Donor); Professor Harry Sawyer (Previous owner)
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.1996.01.01

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