Skull
Life Story
This object consists of a gorilla skull enclosed in woven basketry. The red eye sockets are contrasted with the main black area of the skull which is in turn set against a further white area. This is then framed by the first rib of basketry. Whilst the eye sockets remain empty, the nasal captivity appears to have been stuffed with a grassy material or fibre.
Helen Coleman
Entry written for VADS website (https://vads.ac.uk)
Provenance
Purchased by Robert and Lisa Sainsbury from René Rasmussen in 1971.
Donated to the Sainsbury Centre, University of East Anglia in 1973 as part of the original gift.
Not on display
Title/Description: Skull
Measurements: h. 201 x w. 248 x d. 245 mm
Accession Number: 245
Credit Line: Donated by Robert and Lisa Sainsbury, 1973
