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MENDE TRIBAL CARVED STONE KISSI NOMOLI EFFIGY

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Ex-Segy Stone Kissi Nomoli Figure Sierre Leone: DESCRIPTION: Carved stone nomoli figure from the Kissi tribe, Sierra Leone. Carved helmet, protruding features, distended stomach, and protruding eyes. PROVENANCE: From the Saul and Florence Putterman

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African Kissi Carved Stone Head, ex-Arnovick: Africa, Sierra Leone, Kissi/Sapi/Mende peoples, ca. 14th to 17th century CE. A carved stone figural head of a characteristically elongated and enlarged form, the visage delineated with assymetrically

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MENDE TRIBAL CARVED STONE KISSI NOMOLI EFFIGY

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Description

Sierra Leone, circa 1000 - 1500 C.E. Seated stone Pomdo figure with vessel on its head, mounted on a wood base.
H. of figure without base 19 cm (7 1/2 in)

Provenance: Lippel Gallery, Montreal

Condition

Condition report available upon request.

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MENDE TRIBAL CARVED STONE KISSI NOMOLI EFFIGY

Name: MENDE TRIBAL CARVED STONE KISSI NOMOLI EFFIGY
SKU: 89050860
Price: 100 CAD
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Estimate CA$200 - CA$300

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