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Ancient African Stone Figure - Bura

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Africa, northeast Nigeria to southwestern Chad, ca. 3rd to 13th centuries CE. Unusual carved stone slab of a type similar to those found in the Bura culture primarily of eastern Nigeria but purportedly found in southwestern Chad. A tall, thin sculpture with nearly rounded eyes, a long nose, and an oval open mouth delinated in low-relief. The body is thin and rectangular - lacking any additional features. A fine rare example. Size: 6.75" L x 2.5" W x 20" H (17.1 cm x 6.4 cm x 50.8 cm)

Provenance: private Houston, Texas, USA collection, purchased from Matt Scheiner at Gallery Jatad, Houston, Texas, USA in 2015

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Condition

Intact with numerous pock marks and minor areas of loss.

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Ancient African Stone Figure - Bura

Name: Ancient African Stone Figure - Bura
SKU: 105264687
Price: 750 USD
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