Female figurehead in 'shepherdess' style

A full-length polychrome female figurehead, including the feet, dressed in a ‘shepherdess’ or pastoral style in a blue tunic over a white undergarment, and a red skirt, both with gold edging. The left arm is crossed over the breast. The extended right arm is missing but was clearly detachable at sea, since the shoulder has the vertical 'female' groove into which it slotted. Unfortunately nothing else is known about it.

Object Details

ID: FHD0036
Collection: Figureheads
Type: Figurehead
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 19th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Valhalla Collection
Measurements: Overall: 1829 mm x 660 mm x 610 mm