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Ex-Segy Carved Steatite Nomoli Figure Sierra Leone

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Ex-Segy Carved Steatite Nomoli Figure Sierra Leone

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DESCRIPTION: Carved steatite (soapstone) nomoli figure of the Mende tribe from Sierra Leone. Depicts a woman giving birth. Hole carved into top of head surrounded by snake, fabric motifs carved into torso. 20th century. Associated wooden base. PROVENANCE: From the Saul and Florence Putterman Collection, Sarasota, Florida. Purchased from Segy Gallery in 1970. Copy of Segy Gallery certificate #3231 included. Saul Putterman is an entrepreneur and founder of apparel and fashion manufacturing enterprises in New York, Florida, and Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Florence Putterman is a highly regarded artist who received her BS degree at New York University and her Masters of Fine Arts Degree at Penn State University. Originally from New York City, The Puttermans have made their home for over 50 years in Selinsgrove, PA, and winter in Sarasota, Florida. They are active humanitarians and philanthropists who collected fine modern and contemporary art and tribal art during their lives. MEASUREMENTS: 14" x 9". CONDITION: Minor wear to surface. Wear and small chip to snake.

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Ex-Segy Carved Steatite Nomoli Figure Sierra Leone

Name: Ex-Segy Carved Steatite Nomoli Figure Sierra Leone
SKU: 47024164
Price: 400 USD
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