Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Memorial Head

Maker Akan Artist , Twifo - Hemang

Date17th-19th century

Made/manufacturedAfrica

MediumTerracotta

Dimensions8 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. (21.6 x 14 x 14.6 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard

Object number1995.28.47

Collections

AFRICAN

DescriptionWith neck rings and impressed coiffure design, hollow, large skull and narrow neck.

Terracotta head with triangular notches around coiffure/headdress. Stylized almond shaped eyes which resemble cowrie shells, has defined nose and full lips. Ears are not symmetrically aligned, neck has carved rings.