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Ancient Sierra Leone Nomoli Figure

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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

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A Kissi Figure, "nomoli": 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

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3 Nomoli Idols Kissi People Sierra Leone West Africa: 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

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Ex-Segy Carved Steatite Nomoli Figure Sierra Leone: 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

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Ex-Segy Carved Stone Nomoli Figure Sierra Leone: 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

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Nomoli Stone Figure Sierra Leone, Africa. S: 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

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Early African Nomoli Stone Figure, Sierra Leone: 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).

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Kissi Nomoli Stone Figure, Sierra Leone: 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

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Rare Kissi Nomoli Stone Idol Ex Leonard Kahan Gallery: 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

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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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18th-19th Century Stone Kissi Nomoli Figure: A carved stone Nomoli figure with his hands wrapped around his knees from the Kissi people of Sierra Leone. 6" tall.

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Large Group Of Ancient Passport Masks and Figures: 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.

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Early Nomoli Male Carved Stone Figure on Pedestal: 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

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Nomoli Style Stone Carvings, Sierra Leone, 6 pcs: 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

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A Mende Figure: 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

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A Mende Figure, "minsereh" / "kambei": 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.

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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 possible as far back at 17,000 years ago. 6 3/4 in.

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Ancient Sierra Leone Nomoli Figure

Name: Ancient Sierra Leone Nomoli Figure
SKU: 175932456
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,200 - $1,600

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Starting Price $400

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