Mende African Commemorative Head

An earthenware commemorative head that originates from western Africa, most likely with the Mende people of Sierra Leone. The face has a small beard, a headdress and what looks like scarification. It is hefty for its size at over 2 pounds and two of the scar beads on the rear have worn off (see the second to last picture). The bust is 5 3/4" tall and about 3 1/4" in diameter.