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Most are cylindrical in overall outline and human in subject. They are not made by the Kissi and are described by them as \"pomdo,\" the dead or images of the dead. The identity of the specific ancestor is revealed in a dream and the figure receives sacrifices, offerings and is placed with others on an altar. Some figures may be used in divination, oath taking or protection of initiates."}, {"label": "Label Text", "content": "Dating of the Kissi stone figures is unclear. Although different in style, they seem to be part of a stone carving tradition that extends into Sierra Leone, particularly in the areas now inhabited by the Mende and onto Sherbro Island. This tradtion is dated by stylistic comparison with export ivories to the 15th and 16th centuries and to a few carbon dated wood figures."}, {"label": "Description", "content": "Stone kneeling figure with three crest or row hairstyle, broad nose, pleated collar, hands on chest and a protruding navel."}, {"label": "Provenance", "content": "H\u00c3\u00a9l\u00c3\u00a8ne Kamer, Paris, -- to 1968"}, {"label": "Provenance", "content": "Robert and Nancy Nooter, Washington, D.C., 1968 to 1980"}, {"label": "Content Statement", "content": "As part of our commitment to accessibility and transparency, the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art is placing its collection records online. Please note that some records are incomplete (missing image or content descriptions) and others reflect out-of-date language or systems of thought regarding how to engage with and discuss cultural heritage and the specifics of individual artworks. 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