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A Nok Terracotta Head 500 BC - 200 AD

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A Classic Ancient Terracotta Head fragment from an ancient sculpture , Nigeria, West Africa. Nok head fragments were once part of entire bodies and are the most renowned objects within the corpus known to date. These objects are so highly varied that it is likely they were modeled individually rather than cast from molds. Provenance: A Private New Jersey Collection. Measures 9 inches tall.

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Good/fair, what remains is stable.

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A Nok Terracotta Head 500 BC - 200 AD

Name: A Nok Terracotta Head 500 BC - 200 AD
SKU: 151054834
Price: 320 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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