A Kissi Figure, "nomoli"

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sierra Leone Soapstone, 10,3 cm Provenance: Bruce Frank, New York

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

A heavy carved stone idol with grimacing face and a deep well handled surface patina. Kissi or mende peoples, Sierra Leone, West Africa. The Stone idol measures 11 inches tall. Provenance: A private N

A Rare Kissi Piomdo Sculpture. This finely crafted wooden effigy is adorned with red textiles, a thick cotton textile is sewn around the sculpture and embellished with some cowrie shells. This sculptu

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

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

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

Item Description: Nomorri Stone Figure, Kissi Tribe, Rice God. Kissidougou, Guinea. Mounted on contemporary bronze base. 4.5lbs Approx. Measurements: Figure 8.25in. height x 3.5in. x 2.75in.. Conditio

Old and Rare Fallus Fertility Figure - Kissi Guinea, Africa Mid 20th century Terracotta 17 cm This terracotta phallus figure perfectly illustrates the style of ancient sculptures called pomdo, from th

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

A Kissi Stone Figure West Africa, Sierra Leone Height 9 11/16 inches (24.7 cm). Property from the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida Provenance: Gifted in 2001 (Inv. no. T2001.031.074).