Carving: Nomoli, Ancestor or Guardian Figure
1983.05.0026B
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Carving: Nomoli, Ancestor or Guardian Figure (1983.05.0026B) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | N/A |
Culture | Nigerian?, Kissi |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Height) | 13.4 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 8.5 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 6.8 cm |
Weight | 1049 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 | Related Spurlock items: 1971.13.0003, 1971.30.0007 1972.07.0008, 1990.10.0005. |
Bibliography | Gebauer, Paul. Art of Cameroon. Oregon: Portland Art Museum, 1979. |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Richard and Barbara Faletti Family Collection |
Reproduction | Yes |
Reproduction Information | "They should probably be classified among 'exotic things sold to unsuspecting visitors,' and if this is part of the culture, I suppose it is appropriate to place them in a cultural museum...." - R. Faletti, 7/14/97 |