Bearded Rider (pomdo or nomoli)
Artist
Kissi or Mende artist
Datebefore 1550
Associated withAfrica
MediumSoapstone (also known as steatite)
Dimensions5 3/8 x 2 x 2 1/4 in. (13.7 x 5.1 x 5.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Edward H. Merrin
Object numberG.71.45.1
On View
Not on viewProvenanceEdward H. Merrin, New York; given to NCMA 1971.
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