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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Memorial Head
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
On View
Not on view
Collections
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.
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