Carving: Nomoli, Ancestor or Guardian Figure
1971.13.0003
Detailed Images
Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Carving: Nomoli, Ancestor or Guardian Figure (1971.13.0003) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | 17th - Early 20th century |
Culture | Mende |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Height) | 19.2 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 9.2 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 8.7 cm |
Weight | 1926 g |
Measuring Remarks | None |
Materials | Stone--Steatite? |
Manufacturing Processes | Carved |
Munsell Color Information | Grayish Brown (7.5 YR 4/2) -ns |
Research Remarks
Published Description | N/A |
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Description | N/A |
Comparanda | See 1971.113.0003 for general information on soapstone sculptures by JoAnn D'Alisera. Related WHM items: 1971.30.0007 1972.07.0008, 1983.05.0026A-B, 1990.10.0005. |
Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
Reproduction | no |
Reproduction Information | N/A |