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African Bura Asinda Sikka Terracotta Figure w/ TL Test

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African Bura Asinda Sikka Terracotta Figure w/ TL Test

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Africa, Niger River Valley, Bura-Asinda-Sikka culture, ca. 3rd to 5th century CE. A hand-built terracotta figure of an abstract form. The figure presents atop a partial discoid base, has incised nodules enveloping the entire phalliform body, and bears a conical head with protruding eyes, a bar-shaped nose, and coiffure sections draped down the sides. Many figures from this culture have been found buried upside-down in graves, and this example suggests it displayed the stylized likeness of a deceased individual. Size: 2.8" W x 7.1" H (7.1 cm x 18 cm)

This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.

Provenance: private Dunwoody, Georgia, USA collection; ex-Peggy Slappey collection

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A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.

Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.

#164652

Condition

Chips to base as well as front and top of head, with softening to some finer details, and light encrustations. Great preservation to overall form. TL drill holes on bottom and behind head.

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African Bura Asinda Sikka Terracotta Figure w/ TL Test

Name: African Bura Asinda Sikka Terracotta Figure w/ TL Test
SKU: 111791604
Price: 800 USD
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