A Nok Terracotta Head on Mount
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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. The small head measures 4.5 inches tall ( 7 inches tall on custom display stand which is included. ) Provenance: A private New Jersey collection.
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Fair, what remains is stable
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A Nok Terracotta Head on Mount
Estimate $500 - $800
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