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Bearded Rider (pomdo or nomoli)
Bearded Rider (pomdo or nomoli)
Bearded Rider (pomdo or nomoli)

Bearded Rider (pomdo or nomoli)

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 view
Male Figure (pomdo or nomoli)
Kissi or Mende artist
before 1550
Male Figure (nomoli)
Artist Unknown
before 1550
Sande Society Helmet Mask (sowei)
Sewa Mende artist
mid-20th century
Standing Female Figure (minsereh)
Mende or Temne artist
circa 1935
Side-blown Trumpet (ndolo maha bului)
Mende artist
Early 20th century
Sande Society Helmet Mask (sowei)
Mende artist
circa 1950
Comic Mask (gongoli)
Mende artist
mid-20th century
Bearded Head
Unknown
circa 600–450 BCE
Horse and Rider
Unknown
circa 1100–1000 BCE
A Bearded Man Holding a Pipe
Jacob Toorenvliet
1667 (?)
Headrest (mutsago)
Central or Southern Shona artist
early 20th century
Bird Trophy (Kpono)
Artist Unknown
20th century