Carving: Nomoli, Ancestor or Guardian Figure

1972.07.0008

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Carving: Nomoli, Ancestor or Guardian Figure   (1972.07.0008)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Symbols
  4. :
  5. Belief Symbols
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Colonial, 20th century
Culture Kissi

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 20.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 13.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 8.7 cm
Weight 2792 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Stone
Manufacturing Processes Carved
Munsell Color Information Dark Brown (7.5 Y R 2/2) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Norman and Carole Thomas
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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