Carved Stone Nomali Figure 8”
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| Management number | 28690410 | Release Date | 2025/12/18 | List Price | $132.00 | Model Number | 28690410 | ||
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This object is a Nomoli figure, a soapstone sculpture from Sierra Leone and Liberia.
Nomoli figures typically depict a crouched figure with folded arms, bulging eyes, and a large nose and lips.
They are often made of soapstone, limestone, or granite.
These figures are believed to date back to the 15th or 16th century and are associated with the Sapi-Portuguese people.
Nomoli figures are sometimes found buried and are believed to have been used in agricultural rituals to ensure good harvests.
They are considered culturally significant and are sometimes viewed as ancestor figures or representations of spirits.
Preowned in good condition. I believe the neck area has a hairline crack. This defect does not take away the beauty or functionality of the piece.
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Antique > Collectibles |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | None |
| Condition | Good |
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