Ex-Thomas McNemar Kissi Nomoli Stone Figure

Carved stone powerful female figure holding an infant on one arm and an implement in the other. Ridged coiffure, coffee bean eyes, wide, toothy mouth, with notched collar and waist garment. On gallery

Central figure surrounded by six smaller figures, possibly a maternal image, in carved blackened stone. On custom gallery base. Approx. 13" H (including base.) Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1

A very rare fragmented Stone Idol shown with shackles suggesting the image of a slave or captured enemy. Stone carvings such as this figure known as a "Nomoli", have been found in excavations of south

Small, columnar stone figure with minimal features; sloped brow, large hollow ears (or eyes?) two small holes and an indent for eyes (nostrils?) and mouth, a projection on the otherwise featureless to

Stone figure with large circular ears, cranial ridge leading to flattened or worn away nose, oblong divots for eyes and mouth, the figure carved with arms held away from the body, hands cupping abdome

Stone figure with strikingly large round rimmed cavities for ears, minimal facial features, the squared body with what may represent four smaller figures clinging to each corner; on each side one or t

EDIT: 6/29 1:45PM EST - DELETED INCORRECT PHOTOS SHOWING A DIFFERENT ITEM. Terracotta figure mounted to custom gallery base. Old repairs. Loss of one leg. Total height including stand, approx. 19" H.

Janiform elephant funerary figure of the type used to mark the graves of chiefs, warriors, great hunters, and other important personages. Dakakari people, Nigeria. Losses, repairs. Approx 34" H, with

Carved stone figure with round hollows for ears, simplified facial features, the body with long pendulous breasts and arms held against the body. Gray stone with black/ brown pigment or coating. On cu

Terracotta memorial figure as found at the Bura Asinda Sikka archeological site, Bura region, Niger. Surface wear, losses, old repairs. Approx. 16" H. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1931-2020.

Male terracotta house god figure with textile garments, rope hair. A protective, beneficent figure, based on the forest Pygmies. Cameroon. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1931-2020.) McNemar li

Shrine type figure in black clay. Loss of one hand. Likely Mambila or Bamileke. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1931-2020.) McNemar lived and collected throughout Central and West Africa in the

A hollow pottery ritual pipe or vessel in the form of an open-mouthed figure ringed with smaller, frog-like clinging figures. Spout or mouthpiece at the rear. Approx. 14" H. Provenance: Estate of Thom

Cast bronze female figure with ridged coiffure above round forehead and youthful, even features. Possibly Baule. Approx. 9" H. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1931-2020.) McNemar lived and coll

Exceedingly rare African relic created by an unknown culture in Ancient Sierra leone / Liberia West Africa, dating to before the 16th century. This "Nomoli" idol has classic form and shows great age a

Identified in the collector's notes as from the Abron tribe, a cast bronze or brass standing male figure with outstretched hands. On custom gallery stand. Figure alone, approx. 8 3/4" H. With stand, a

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

A carved stone Nomoli figure with his hands  wrapped around his knees from the Kissi  people of Sierra Leone.  6" tall.

Hollow with open base. Of the type called kronkronbali, ('children of earlier times'.) Togo or Benin. Minor repairs. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1931-2020.) McNemar lived and collected thro

Early African Nomoli Stone Figure, Sierra Leone. Ex Eric Edward, New York. Size: 6'' x 2.5'' x 3.5'' (15 x 6 x 9 cm).

With eleven figures carved in relief, all posed with hands bent at the elbows and grasping breasts. Wear, losses. Face of one figure has broken off but is present. Approx. 38" W x 85 1/2" H

Substantial carved hardwood caryatid prestige stool, the base a figure of a nursing mother and her infant. Metal stud and boss decoration. Approx. 19" H x 14 12" D. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNema

Cast bronze figure with hat and waist garment made of leaves, the figure's hands holding the end of his long plaited beard. Approx. 11" H. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1931-2020.) McNemar li

Small figural (likely Baule) carved wood pipe with tin fittings, small fertility doll figure, probably Mossi, on gallery base, and small Baule statuette on gallery base. Two with collector's index num