Male Figure (pomdo or nomoli)
Artist
Kissi or Mende artist
Datebefore 1550
Associated withAfrica
MediumSoapstone (also known as steatite)
Dimensions6 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (15.9 x 5.7 x 7.0 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Edward H. Merrin
Object numberG.71.45.2
On View
Not on viewProvenanceDuke Marks; Edward H. Merrin Gallery, Inc.; given to NCMA 1971.
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