Ancient Sierra Leone Nomoli Figure

Excellent ancient Nomoli figure from Sierra Leone. Nomoli figures, always made of stone, remain a great mystery as to their origins, age, and purpose. Thuy date back to at least the 16th century, and

Figur, "nomoli" Kissi, Sierra Leone / Guinea Ohne Sockel / without base Stein. H 14,5 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Die meisten der bekannten Ste

Figur, "nomoli" Kissi, Sierra Leone / Guinea Ohne Sockel / without base Stein. H 21 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Die meisten der bekannten Stein

A small collection of ancient stone figures of unknown origin, revered by the Kissi people. They measure 3.5", 4.5" And 6", respectively. This and many lots forthcoming are from the estate of a true a

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 t

DESCRIPTION: Carved stone nomoli figure, Sierra Leone. Figure of woman suckling a child. Hole carved into top of head. Pre-20th century buried artifact. Attached to black painted wooden base. PROVENAN

Nomoli Stone Figure Sierra Leone, Africa. Size 7 7/8 inches high. A carved brownish stone figure of stylized form depicting a man seated upon the back of a horse shown in diminished size so as to boos

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).

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

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

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.

Includes: Bambara, Dogon Mali statues; Mano, LiberiaToma/Kissi, Dan passport masks. Society Figure Senufo Ivory coast, Society mask Krahn Liberia, Tenne ancestor figure Sierra Leone.

Early Nomoli Male Carved Stone Figure on Pedestal 14''x5.5''. An early native carved steatite fertility figure from Sierra Leone. Figure by itself is 7.5''x3''x4''. Overall light wear. 17th or 18th ce

Nomoli Style Stone Carvings, Sierra Leone, 6 pcs | All are single figural stone carvings. Male figure with a large oval head and long beard, 6.5". a similar stone figure with abrasion on head ,4". a f

Figur Mende, Sierra Leone Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 68 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Alberto Galaverni (1933-2013), Parma. Im Inventar der Sammlung Galaverni wie folgt beschrieben: "A female figure. I

Initiations-Figur, "minsereh" / "kambei" Mende, Sierra Leone Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Glasperlen. H 72 cm. Provenienz: - laut Besitzer: Galerie Künzi, Gottfried Künzi (1920-1979), Solothurn.

Stehende Figur, "kambei / minsereh" Mende, Sierra Leone Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 72 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Nach Hommel (op. cit.) ge

Figur Temne, Sierra Leone Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 38 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Künzi, Gottfried Künzi (1920-1979), Solothurn. - Martin Gross (1922-2017), Biel (erworben am 28.06.1968). CHF 30

Stein-Figur Kissi, Sierra Leone Ohne Sockel / without base Stein. H 21 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich. Die meisten der bekannten Steinfiguren wurden im Gebiet zwischen den Sherb

Figur Kissi, Sierra Leone / Guinea Mit Sockel / with base Stein. H 32 cm. Provenienz: - René Rasmussen (1912-1979). - Nachlass Alberto Galaverni (1933-2013), Parma. Im Inventar der Sammlung Galaverni

An interesting Nomoli stone sculpture, from the Kissi people of Sierra Leone, ca. AD 1300 - 1600, carved from greenish schist typical of the region depicting a well-defined torso, with a grotesque, be

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

Wood, pigment. 29" x 8 1/2" x 8 1/2".Provenance: Baba Alimu Kaba, 1996.