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Carving: Nomoli, Ancestor or Guardian Figure

1971.13.0003

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Artifact Identification Carving: Nomoli, Ancestor or Guardian Figure   (1971.13.0003)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Personal Symbols
    3. :
  3. Belief Symbols
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 17th - Early 20th century
Culture Mende

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 19.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 9.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 8.7 cm
Weight 1926 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Stone--Steatite?
Manufacturing Processes Carved

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no

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