Guere terracotta Gle head, compound watchman

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Collection

African Art Collection

Description

This Guere Gle head of terracotta was used as a compound watchman against thieves. With mirrored eyes, feathered hair, and spike teeth.[see also W0114]

Student Work

No

Culture

Guere

Geography

Liberia

Medium

clay, mirrors, feathers, metal

Classification

Other

Accession Number

1997.01.223

Donation Date