Kai Lundu Figure

This is a wooden carving, depicting Kai Lundu, a well known 19th century Kissi warrior. The Sierra Leone National Museum records note that Kai Lundu was a powerful war chief who built up the Luawe Chiefdom, Kailahun District, and had trading relations across Guinea and Liberia. He died in 1895. Kai Lundu is depicted here wearing a gown and a cap.

Further Information

• Type: Figures, sculpture
• Object: Kai Lundu Figure
• Materials: Wood
• Culture Group: Kisi
• Dimensions: Unknown
• Production Date: Pre 2010
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Unknown
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.2010.020.05

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