Lot 0002

A Charming Ancient Nok Terracotta Head

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Tribal & Native American Artifacts

Sold

Ancient Nok Terracotta Head Fragment 500 BC: An ancient terracotta clay fragment of a sculpture which can be dated broadly between 500 BCE and 200 CE. A fragment of what was originally a full figure. Preserved fragments of other statues indicate

2023Ancient Nok Terracotta Head Fragment 500 BCSee Sold Price

Sold

Ancient Nok Terracotta Head 500 BC-200 AD: Archaic clay relic of a anthropomorphic figure, only the top of the head remains. This ancient Nok sculpture consists of what appears to be a portrait head fragmented by damage and age. Nok culture, N

2022Ancient Nok Terracotta Head 500 BC-200 ADSee Sold Price

Sold

Ancient Nok Terracotta Head 500 BC Ex Levitt Collection: A Classic Ancient Terracotta Head fragment from an ancient sculpture ,Nigeria, West Africa. Classic facial features with large almond shaped eyes and stylized coiffure. Nok head fragments were once pa

2024Ancient Nok Terracotta Head 500 BC Ex Levitt CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

Ancient Nok Terracotta Head Fragment 500 BC-200 AD: A Very rare ancient relic from West Africa, Central Nigeria, Nok culture, ca. 500 BCE to 200 CE. A terracotta headvmade of a coarse, quartz-tempered clay. The features were hand-modeled, and the face

2021Ancient Nok Terracotta Head Fragment 500 BC-200 ADSee Sold Price

Sold

A Classic Ancient Nok Terracotta head 500 BC -200 AD: 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 know

2023A Classic Ancient Nok Terracotta head 500 BC -200 ADSee Sold Price

Sold

Ancient Nok / Sokoto Terracotta Head: Ancient clay relic of a anthropomorphic figure, only the head remains. This ancient Nok sculpture consists of what appears to be a portrait head fragmented by damage and age. Sokoto or Nok culture, Ni

2022Ancient Nok / Sokoto Terracotta HeadSee Sold Price

Sold

Ancient African Nok Terracotta Male Head: **First Time At Auction** West Africa, Northern Nigeria, Nok culture, ca. 500 BCE to 600 CE. A hand-built and hollow terracotta head of a man with a pecked beard and a prominent chin. The neckline is

2023Ancient African Nok Terracotta Male HeadSee Sold Price

Sold

A Nok Terracotta Head Sculpture Fragment 900 BC: Ancient terracotta Clay head fragment from a sculpture with stylized coiffure and traditional facial features. Nok Culture and Region, 900 Bc to 300 AD, Nigeria, Africa. The Head measures 7 inches tal

2020A Nok Terracotta Head Sculpture Fragment 900 BCSee Sold Price

Sold

A Nok Terracotta Head Fragment 500 BC / 200 AD: This is an ancient fragment of a terracotta sculpture, a classic head of the Nok culture, an Iron Age culture which flourished in north-central Nigeria between 500 B.C. and 200 A.D. The Fragment measu

2022A Nok Terracotta Head Fragment 500 BC / 200 ADSee Sold Price

Sold

A Nok Terracotta Head 500 BC - 200 AD: 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 know

2023A Nok Terracotta Head 500 BC - 200 ADSee Sold Price

Sold

A Nok Terracotta Head on Mount: 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 know

2023A Nok Terracotta Head on MountSee Sold Price

Sold

Fine Ancient Terracotta Head from Katsina Culture 200BC: A very rare ancient relic from Africa's past, a terracotta head, likely a fragment from a sculpture, katsina culture, Nigeria and dating back to 200 BC to 100 AD. This Nok related artifact features a

2021Fine Ancient Terracotta Head from Katsina Culture 200BCSee Sold Price

Sold

Rare Ancient Katsina African Artifact 200 BC: A very rare ancient relic from Africa's past, a terracotta head, likely a fragment from a sculpture, katsina culture, Nigeria and dating back to 200 BC to 100 AD. This Nok related artifact features a

2021Rare Ancient Katsina African Artifact 200 BCSee Sold Price

Sold

African Nok Terracotta Head, Nigeria: African Nok Terracotta Head, Nigeria. Size: 13'' x 6.25'' x 6.25'' (33 x 16 x 16 cm). Height on base: 15" (38 cm).

2023African Nok Terracotta Head, NigeriaSee Sold Price

Sold

African Art Nok Terracotta Head: A Nok Terracotta with recessed mouth. 4" H Provenance: Ec collection, NYC

2021African Art Nok Terracotta HeadSee Sold Price

Sold

Akan Terracotta Memorial Head Ex Dr Noble Endicott: This is a rare ancient terracotta head which would have commemorated a member of a royal family who lived in what is now south central Ghana. Such sculptures, viewed as substitutes for the deceased, w

2022Akan Terracotta Memorial Head Ex Dr Noble EndicottSee Sold Price

Related Tribal & Native American Artifacts

An Ancient Indus Valley Terracotta Seal with Animal Motif, ca. 2500-1900 BCE: This terracotta seal from the Indus Valley Civilization features a complex animal motif, illustrating the sophisticated artistry and symbolic richness of one of the world's earliest urban cultures. Se

2 days LeftAn Ancient Indus Valley Terracotta Seal with Animal Motif, ca. 2500-1900 BCE

$10

Hematite War Club Head from SE Iowa: Please see picture for measurement. These artifacts are from multiple collections from around the United States. KEY WORDS: NATIVE Amerman INDIAN ARTIFACT ARTIFACTS ARROWHEAD ARROWHEADS MISSISSIPPIAN

May 26, 2024Hematite War Club Head from SE Iowa

$10

Indian Head Cent: Please see picture for measurement. These artifacts are from multiple collections from around the United States. KEY WORDS: NATIVE Amerman INDIAN ARTIFACT ARTIFACTS ARROWHEAD ARROWHEADS MISSISSIPPIAN

4 days LeftIndian Head Cent

$10

4 days LeftIndian Head Cent

$10

4 days LeftIndian Head Cent

$10

Japanese Frog Sticker damage on head: Please see picture for measurement. These artifacts are from multiple collections from around the United States. KEY WORDS: NATIVE Amerman INDIAN ARTIFACT ARTIFACTS ARROWHEAD ARROWHEADS MISSISSIPPIAN

May 26, 2024Japanese Frog Sticker damage on head

$10

Gabon 1950 Old Tribal Fang people Reliquary Head Figure 1 Kg. – 33x14x11 cm.: Gabon. 1950 circa. Old Tribal Fang people Reliquary Head Figure. Decorated with brass ornaments. Extremely rare. 1 Kg. – 33x14x11 cm. The Fang people, also known as Fãn or Pahouin, are a Central Af

Jun 02, 2024Gabon 1950 Old Tribal Fang people Reliquary Head Figure 1 Kg. – 33x14x11 cm.

€500

Ancient Islamic Stone Bead, c. 7th-10th Century CE: This bead from the early Islamic period is carved from a semi-translucent stone, reflecting the artistry and material culture of the time. Beads such as this were often used in personal adornment and

2 days LeftAncient Islamic Stone Bead, c. 7th-10th Century CE

$10

An Ancient Bactria-Margiana Bronze Openwork Stamp Seal, ca. late 3rd-early 2nd millennium BCE: Category: SealingsThis intricate bronze openwork stamp seal from the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex features a distinctive interlace design. Its craftsmanship illustrates the region's sophist

2 days LeftAn Ancient Bactria-Margiana Bronze Openwork Stamp Seal, ca. late 3rd-early 2nd millennium BCE

$10

A Group of Ancient Iron Spearheads from the Mongol Invasions of Japan, c. 1274-1282: These iron spearheads, relics from the Mongol invasions of Japan, exemplify the weaponry used in one of the pivotal conflicts of medieval warfare. Their robust form and rusted surface speak to the har

2 days LeftA Group of Ancient Iron Spearheads from the Mongol Invasions of Japan, c. 1274-1282

$10

An Ancient Mesopotamian Limestone Weight, Neo-Sumerian Period, c. 2112–2004 BCE: This limestone weight exemplifies the measurement tools used in the Neo-Sumerian Period for trade and commerce. Such artifacts were crucial for the regulation of goods in a society renowned for its de

2 days LeftAn Ancient Mesopotamian Limestone Weight, Neo-Sumerian Period, c. 2112–2004 BCE

$10

A Group of Ancient Neolithic Stone and Quartz Beads, c. 3000-2000 BCE: A remarkable collection of ancient Neolithic beads, featuring a diverse array of shapes and materials, including stone and quartz. These beads, dating back to 3000-2000 BCE, exemplify the early human

2 days LeftA Group of Ancient Neolithic Stone and Quartz Beads, c. 3000-2000 BCE

$10

Collection Lot of Ancient Roman Patinated Glass Slags, c. 1st-4th Century CE: This collection of patinated glass slags represents the Roman era's expertise in glassmaking. These fragments showcase various stages of the glass production process, which was a significant aspect of

2 days LeftCollection Lot of Ancient Roman Patinated Glass Slags, c. 1st-4th Century CE

$10

An Ancient Mesopotamian Bronze Stamp Seal, Iron Age, c. 1200-800 BCE: Crafted from bronze, this stamp seal hails from the Iron Age period of Mesopotamia. The square seal features an engraved warrior motif, representative of the martial culture and mythological significa

2 days LeftAn Ancient Mesopotamian Bronze Stamp Seal, Iron Age, c. 1200-800 BCE

$10

Ancient Steatite Plant Pot Amulet, Late Bronze Age, c. 1550-1200 BCE: This unique steatite amulet, shaped like a plant pot from the Late Bronze Age, is a rare artifact that likely had both decorative and symbolic functions. The concentric circle design may symbolize con

2 days LeftAncient Steatite Plant Pot Amulet, Late Bronze Age, c. 1550-1200 BCE

$10

An Ancient Luristan Bronze Spearhead, circa 1200-800 BCE: An ancient relic of warfare, this Luristan bronze spearhead hails from the early Iron Age, a period known for the emergence of advanced metallurgy. Its patina and form tell a story of craftsmanship an

2 days LeftAn Ancient Luristan Bronze Spearhead, circa 1200-800 BCE

$10

More Items in African Tribal & Native American Artifacts

A Baule Male Ancestor Sculpture: A finely carved male effigy with stylized form, long carved coiffure, hand to beard/chin, shown seated on a tortoise. Overall a wonderful example with elongated form. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West

May 25, 2024A Baule Male Ancestor Sculpture

$50

Old Igbo Incised Currency Coil: Old and weathered heavy bronze currency coil with incised designs and well handled surface, obvious handling and wear. This solid bronze coil was used by many ethnic groups throughout southeastern Nig

May 25, 2024Old Igbo Incised Currency Coil

$50

A Mende Janus Heddle Pulley: A relatively rare example of a weaving heddle pulley, featuring janus form faces on either side, carved coiffure, ringed neck to show prestige and a well handled surface. Mende Peoples, Sierra leone,

May 25, 2024A Mende Janus Heddle Pulley

$50

A Wonderful Old Tanzanian Stool: A carved wooden stool with stylized geometric central support, very well handled surface and tribal repair with old hammered metal strip. The Stool measures 12.5 x 9 inches. Provenance: Ex Robert Bank

May 25, 2024A Wonderful Old Tanzanian Stool

$50

A Nyamwezi Gourd Vessel with Carved Ancestor stopper: A wonderful antique drinking vessel gourd with carved wooden lid featuring an ancestor head. The Gourd has a deep well handled surface patina suggesting many years of use. The Vessel measures 13 inche

May 25, 2024A Nyamwezi Gourd Vessel with Carved Ancestor stopper

$50

African Mask and Wood Sculpture Assortment: African Mask and Wood Sculpture Assortment (13) total items, mostly West African, including a large Luba female figure, a Mangbetu fetish figure, (2) figures mounted to wood wall brackets including a

4 days LeftAfrican Mask and Wood Sculpture Assortment

$100

African Wood Sculpture Assortment: African Wood Sculpture Assortment (4) total items including an Igbo white painted seated female, a Kongo / Yombe Nkisi nail fetish and a small Teke figure having attached feathers; together with a Men

4 days LeftAfrican Wood Sculpture Assortment

$200

African Decorative Art Assortment: African Decorative Art Assortment (11) items including a Tuareg leather tent curtain panel, an Ethiopian shawl, human and antelope hand puppets from Mali, a Kuba gourd pipe on stand, a Baule hand loom

4 days LeftAfrican Decorative Art Assortment

$200

Sao Equestrian Bronze Sculpture: Antique cast bronze sculpture of a Horse and Rider from the Sao Sokoto culture peoples of Chad, West Africa. The equestrian sculpture features a warrior on horseback with a bow quiver on his back, oxi

May 25, 2024Sao Equestrian Bronze Sculpture

$50

Old Baule Akan Shrine Stool for the Spirits: This is a old and very well used shrine object, a stool covered in organic offerings, multiple layers of sacrificial offerings to make this a worthy place of honor for the spirits. The Stool measures

May 25, 2024Old Baule Akan Shrine Stool for the Spirits

$50

Old Samburu Mporro Marriage Necklace: A old intricate traditional necklace made from stiff animal hair, old beads and earthen dyed textiles. Mporro necklaces signify the married status of a woman. The wiry strands used to create this neck

May 25, 2024Old Samburu Mporro Marriage Necklace

$50

African Beadwork Assortment: African Beadwork Assortment (22) items including a South African beaded horse, (3) Yoruba belts, a Maasai collar necklace, a Maasai throwing club, a beaded panel, a shawl, an animal, a wood figurine h

4 days LeftAfrican Beadwork Assortment

$200

Baule - Bete Male Ancestor Figure - African Early 20th Century: Old African carved wooden figure, Baule - Bete. Ivory Coast. Late 19th - Early 20th Century. Tribally-used male ancestor figure with prominent scarifications and a strong presence. The face carved in

May 26, 2024Baule - Bete Male Ancestor Figure - African Early 20th Century

$600

Antique Calabash Currency from the Yoruba Ex Endicott collection: Antique Calabash or gourd embellished with various textiles and strands of old coins, along with some leather wrapping. Such objects were used as a form of currency and prestige. The attached coins ar

May 25, 2024Antique Calabash Currency from the Yoruba Ex Endicott collection

$50

African Igbo Helmet Mask: African Igbo Helmet Mask Painted carved wood depicting a maiden spirit from Nigeria Property from: an Estate, Chicago (Gold Coast), Illinois Height: 25 inches, Width: 8 inches, Depth: 13 1/2 inches Co

4 days LeftAfrican Igbo Helmet Mask

$200

Old Tuareg Tent Post stake: This is a very old, possibly 19th century wooden stake with carved and incised designs and spectacular form. Tuareg nomadic peoples, Niger / Sahara Desert, West Africa. This old tent stake measures 30

May 25, 2024Old Tuareg Tent Post stake

$50

Recommended Art

Bunny Yeager - Photo of Bettie Page signed by Bettie Page circa 1970: 17x13 cm

2 days LeftBunny Yeager - Photo of Bettie Page signed by Bettie Page circa 1970

€125

Cole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958): Cole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958) “Nude, 1936”, 1984 Negative photograph print Signed and inscribed on verso “Negative by Edward Weston, print

3 days LeftCole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958)

$1,400

Ed Mell 1942 - 2024, Oil On Canvas Shadowed Walls: NOT ELIGIBLE FOR IN-HOUSE SHIPPING. DESCRIPTION: Shadowed Walls is a large oil painting (40" X 78") dated 1983. Paintings by Ed Mell ( AZ, USA) are in several museums and major private holdings includ

21 hrs LeftEd Mell 1942 - 2024, Oil On Canvas Shadowed Walls

$39,000

Pablo Picasso Mixed Media Cubism: Pablo Ruiz Picasso (1881-1973) . Mixed Media on strong paper. Cubism. "Head of a Woman Reading" 1953 21 cm. x 29.7 cm. Signature of the artist top right Labels and stamps at the back for Picasso Museu

3 days LeftPablo Picasso Mixed Media Cubism

$600

Diego Rivera Signed Woman's Portrait Oil on Canvas: Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886-1957) Signed, Portrait of a Seated Woman Knitting, circa first half of the twentieth century, signed lower right, carved gilt wood frame. Image: 39" H x 31" W; frame: 46.5"

4 days LeftDiego Rivera Signed Woman's Portrait Oil on Canvas

$1,500

Thomas deDecker (1951- ), Blooming Waterlilies: Thomas deDecker (1951- ) Blooming Waterlilies Medium: oil on board Dimensions: 12 x 16 Framed Dimensions: 18 1/5 x 22 1/8 x 2 Signature signed lower left: Thomas DeDecker verso: titled, signed and dat

3 days LeftThomas deDecker (1951- ), Blooming Waterlilies

$1,200

Jock Sturges - Robert Koch Gallery -Claire, Montalivet, 1990 - Signed by Jock Sturges: 13x15 inches on Baryta Paper- Studio 3d Seal - Low Corner Cut

2 days LeftJock Sturges - Robert Koch Gallery -Claire, Montalivet, 1990 - Signed by Jock Sturges

€350

Pablo Picasso Drawing. Signed: 1969. Oil on heavy paper (Spanish on the back/Label Musee d'Orsay-Oleo sobre panel. Title Mosquetero con paloma. Style : Cubism Signature: Recto Top left Stamps at back for Musee d'Orsay 10" x 13"

3 days LeftPablo Picasso Drawing. Signed

$950

Robert Angeloch (NY,1922-2011) oil painting: ARTIST: Robert Henry Angeloch (New York, 1922 - 2011) TITLE: Shore near Sheepford, Nantucket, MA (titled on verso) YEAR: 1994 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Minor scratches/paint losses. No visible i

4 days LeftRobert Angeloch (NY,1922-2011) oil painting

$240

Pablo Picasso Collection Domaine The Dream Limited Edition on canvas: The Dream Pablo Picasso Limited edition on canvas Custom framed. Estate signed. From the Collection Domaine Picasso. Includes certificate of authenticity. Custom framed Approx. image size 24 x 20 inch

3 days LeftPablo Picasso Collection Domaine The Dream Limited Edition on canvas

$285

Claude Monet French 1840 - 1926 Oil on canvas Painting in the style of Renoir Manet Pissarro Era.: A breathtaking oil painting on canvas captures the serene beauty of a boat gracefully gliding through the tranquil waters of a quiet Bahia during a picturesque sunset. Measuring 20 x 15.5 inches, this

4 days LeftClaude Monet French 1840 - 1926 Oil on canvas Painting in the style of Renoir Manet Pissarro Era.

$4,400

Louisa McElwain Oil On Canvas: NOT ELIGIBLE FOR IN-HOUSE SHIPPING. DESCRIPTION: This large painting by Louisa McElwain "Song of the High Desert", 1999, is of her most popular subject, storms in the New Mexico desert. This one is re

21 hrs LeftLouisa McElwain Oil On Canvas

$5,000

Thomas deDecker (1951- ), Valley Sunset: Thomas deDecker (1951- ) Valley Sunset Medium: oil on board Dimensions: 8 x 10 Framed Dimensions: 14 1/8 x 16 1/8 x 1 7/8 Signature signed lower right: Thomas deDecker verso: titled, signed and dated

3 days LeftThomas deDecker (1951- ), Valley Sunset

$500

Original watercolor Salvador Dali: Watercolor and ink on Arches paper in the style of Salvador Dali Approx 30x26 inches custom framed Includes documentation

3 days LeftOriginal watercolor Salvador Dali

$950

Joan Miro Original Drawing ink on paper Hand signed 28x20 inches: Artist: Joan Miro (1893-1983)Technique: Watercolor and ink on paper.Title: Artistmeasures: 28x20 inchesHand signed on the front and backimportant private collectionObservations: It needs to be conditi

3 days LeftJoan Miro Original Drawing ink on paper Hand signed 28x20 inches

$6,900

Original oil on board by William Sonntag (1822-1900): Original oil on board by William Sonntag 1850 10x16 image size Includes provenance.

3 days LeftOriginal oil on board by William Sonntag (1822-1900)

$9,500

Item Details

Description

A Charming 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. The head Measures 9 inches tall.

Condition

Fair, what remains is stable.

Buyer's Premium

A Charming Ancient Nok Terracotta Head

Name: A Charming Ancient Nok Terracotta Head
SKU: 151054835
Price: 60 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

See Sold Price

Starting Price $50

Sell a Similar Item

7 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Quakertown, PA, us

Offers In-House Shipping

Local Pickup Available

Payment

Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

TRIBAL GATHERINGS

TOP RATED

Quakertown, PA, United States

269 Reviews

2,108 Followers

Auction Curated By

Todd ZiesenissOwner & CEO