Figure, D2012.76

Head, carved, wooden. One of a pair. Faces left. In profile - shows left hand side of face and neck. Hair shown as being very tightly curled, and short. Very dark colouring. Male. Upper side in relief. Back flat. Incision and metal rectangle at back, presumably for suspension. Highly polished. General appearance is that of being in good condition.

Nigeria (though such carvings can be found over much of Africa) Wood (teak?/mahogany?), metal fastener on back (flat side) Decoration/wall plaque. Likely for commercial purpose. Head, carved, wooden One of a pair (see D.79.6678. Faces left. In profile - shows left hand side of face and neck. Hair shown as being very tightly curled, and short. Very dark colouring. Male. Upper side in relief. Back flat. Incision and metal rectangle at back, presumably for suspension. Highly polished. General appearance is that of being in good condition. ? Height (through centre) = approx. 233mm. Width (through centre from brow ridge = approx. 110mm. Thichness = approx. 13.5mm. —Joel A Vanderburg

Catalogue card: Head, carved, wooden
One of a pair (see D.79.6677 [sic - should read 6678]). Faces left. In profile - shows left hand side of face and neck. Hair shown as being very tightly curled, and short. Very dark colouring. Male. Upper side in relief; Back flat. Incision and metal rectangle at back, presumably for suspension.
Presented Miss A. Benton, 671 Castle Street, Dunedin.

Locality: Nigeria