Figurine

AF3667

From: Africa | West Africa | Nigeria | Lagos

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF3667
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Africa | West Africa | Nigeria | Lagos
Section African
Materials Wood
Iconography Man | Soldier? | Policeman? | Gun | Rifle | cap
Description

Wooden figurine, painted. Representing a native soldier or policeman, with gun in left hand and cutlass (?) on his right shoulder. Wears flat. visored cap. Ears, features of face in general, executed in South Yoruban style.

Height 43 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 25123 - Field No SF

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