Unidentified, Akan

Royal Male Memorial Head

circa early 19th century

Category
Culture
Akan
Place Made
Ghana
Materials
Terracotta
Measurements
7 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 6 in (19.05 x 13.335 x 15.24 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Victor K. Kiam
Accession #
77.104
Description

Form of human head with elongated cranium, protruding bean-shaped eyes, protruding lips, flared nostrils, evidence of beard, spiral decoration on left and right sides of cap, evidence of hole in back of head, encrusted surface covered with dried mud.