Kissi Nomoli

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Finely Carved Nomoli Pomdo Kissi Stone Sculpture. Measures 5" Long

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

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

Arte Africana Carved Stone Nomoli Figurine Sierra Leone Mende Kissi ? Dimensions: 6"H x 3"L x 2 1/4"W Due to use and age In Overall Good Condition Please look at Photos Closely chinese stone hard soft

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

A carved stone idol with hands to the chin, large eyes, flat nose and hown in a kneeling position. The figure has round ears and a cavity on the top that seems to have an offering or organic material

Lot Of 3 Antique African Sculpture "Nomoli" Authentic, Green Collection. Measure 4.5" To 5". This, and many lots forthcoming were found at the massive central Florida estate of a true antiquarian who

Kissi Peoples, (2) Kissi penny bundles, exhibited, Sierre Leone/Guinea, forged iron, bundled with raffia twine, each bundle approx.14"l Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC;

Kopf Kissi, Sierra Leone / Guinea Ohne Sockel / without base Stein, Terrakotta, Kunststoff. H 24 cm. Provenienz: - Arcade Gallery, London, 1959. - Nachlass Alberto Galaverni (1933-2013), Parma. Im Inv

A Fine ancient carved stone head with stylized facial features and a deep well handled surface patina suggesting generations of ceremonial use. According to the Kissi peoples, the carvings represent t

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