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

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

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

This is a large carved stone idol in the form of a a Nomoli ancestor with phallus from The Sapi , or mende peoples of Sierra Leone, West Africa. The stone is well weathered and appears scraped on one

This is a very rare and unusual magic fetish from the Kissi peoples of Sierra leone, West Africa. A heavily encrusted vessel with a carved stone topper in the form of an ancestor head. The vessel has

Forged iron currency bundle, Kissi peoples, Sierra Leone/Guinea, West Africa. Approximate size, 22" length (longest piece). PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Bundle of Kissi peoples' forged iron currency, Sierra Leone/Guinea, West Africa. Largest approx. 12" long PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Bundle of Kissi peoples' large forged iron currency, Sierra Leone/Guinea, West Africa. Largest approx. 21" long PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

A highly stylized form of an ancestor or deity carved from a single piece of dense heavy wood of the Mende peoples, Sierra leone, West Africa. The sculpture measures 8 x 3 inches.

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia, Kissi peoples, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A fantastic gathering of 51 iron 'pennies' formed with twisting bodies,

A Carved stone shrine object featuring a female with corn rows , holding one of her twisted dreadlocks. Mende peoples or related ethnic group, Sierra Leone, West Africa. The stone measures 7.5 x 5.5 i

Carved Wooden Bundu (Bondo) Helmet Mask, Sande Society, Mende People, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Traditional crested form surmounted by a diminutive stepped pyramid amulet and compact, triangular face

A Carved wooden Bundu helmet mask with attached fiber regalia, well handled surface and signs of field use. Mende peoples, Sierra Leone, West Africa. The mask itself measures 18 x 10 inches. A metal d

A Carved wooden Bundu helmet mask with well handled surface and signs of field use. Mende peoples, Sierra Leone, West Africa. The mask itself measures 14 x 9.25 inches. A metal display stand can also

A Carved wooden Bundu helmet mask with well handled surface and signs of field use. Mende peoples, Sierra Leone, West Africa. The mask itself measures 14 x 9 inches. A metal display stand can also be

A truly Ancient and eroded carved wooden "Bundu" mask from the Mende peoples, Sierra Leone, West Africa ( likely 19th Century.) The mask measures 12 x 8 inches. A durable display stand can be included

A carved wooden helmet style mask with diminutive face, neck rolls and elaborate coiffure. Mende peoples, Sierra leone, West Africa. The mask measures 13.5 x 8.5 inches, a metal display stand can also

A carved wooden helmet mask with elegant female face and stylized form and features. The Bundu masks are danced by female initiates into the Sande society. Mende peoples, Sierra leone, West Africa. Th

A finely carved wooden female effigy with a stylized face and form, incised tribal scar designs and a wonderful well handled glossy surface patina. Mende peoples, Sierra Leone, West Africa. The figure

Tall carved wooden helmet style mask worn exclusively by the women of the Sande society during initiation ceremonies. Mende peoples, Sierra Leone, West Africa. The mask measures 24 x 9 inches. A metal

A Carved wooden effigy of the Water Goddess Mami Wata, in mermaid like form, painted sculpture, custom mounted for display. Temne peoples, Sierra leone, West Africa. The figure measures 21 inches tall

A carved wooden helmet style mask from the Mende peoples of Sierra leone, West Africa. The mask features traditional "neck rolls" representing wealth , a finely carved "top knot" coiffure with geometr

A original carved wooden helmet style mask from the Mende peoples of Sierra leone, West Africa. This is a wonderful old field used example of the only matriarchal masking tradition in all of Africa,..

This is an elegant and fine carved wooden mask from the Mende peoples of Sierra Leone, West Africa. Such masks are carved by members of the Sande Society for use during a young woman's initiation cere