Figure Item Number: K2.23 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A greyish stone sculpture of a crouching human figure incised with linear geometric patterns. The oblong oval face extends outward at an downward angle. The elbows are bent so that the hands are clasped together at the front. Sitting on a stone.
Cultural Context
Called 'nomoli' by the Mende people. Thought to be used in agricultural rites by the Mende and for divination by the Kissi. Perhaps dates from the 16th century.
Item History
- Made in Sierra Leone
- Collected during 1964
- Owned by Abi Jones before 1965
- Received from Abi Jones (Seller) and Walter C. Koerner (Funding source) during 1965
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- K2.23
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- soapstone stone ?
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved
- Overall
- height 22.5 cm, width 7.0 cm, depth 13.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Mende
- Previous Owner
- Abi Jones
- Received from
- Abi Jones (Seller) and Walter C. Koerner (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sierra Leone
When
- Collection Date
- during 1964
- Ownership Date
- before 1965
- Acquisition Date
- during 1965
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 98
- Accession Number
- 0109/0016