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20th C. African Djenne Terracotta Head of a Man

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20th C. African Djenne Terracotta Head of a Man

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Description

**First Time At Auction**

Western Africa, Mali, Djenne culture, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A hand-built terracotta head of a male based on the elongated skull, prominent chin, puffy lips, triangular nose, perky ears, and bulging eyes. Heads like this example were once part of larger, hollow-bodied figures. Size: 2.5" W x 3" H (6.4 cm x 7.6 cm); 6.125" H (15.6 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: Estate of R. Pearson, Denver, Colorado, USA; Mr. Pearson collected from the third quarter of the 20th century until he passed away.

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Condition

This is a fragment of a larger terracotta sculpture. Age-commensurate nicks and abrasions, with light encrustations across head and neck. Nice earthen deposits throughout.

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20th C. African Djenne Terracotta Head of a Man

Name: 20th C. African Djenne Terracotta Head of a Man
SKU: 106257762
Price: 200 USD
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Estimate $400 - $600

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