An ancient and very interesting miniature Pomdo or Nomoli statuette in a beautiful classical posture of genuflection and straight back, and indeed of an intermediate style between the characteristic northern group called Pomdo by the Kissi and that further south called Nomoli by the Mende. Early cultures (pre-18th century), Northern Sierra Leone Greenish soapstone, wear and minor age-related accidents, very fine patina. H. 7.5 cm Provenance : Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels Marc Blanpain Collection, Brussels