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A Nok clay head, Inland Niger River Delta and the Jos Plateau

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A Nok clay head, Inland Niger River Delta and the Jos Plateau

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Description

A Nok clay head, Inland Niger River Delta and the Jos Plateau, circa 500 B.C. -- A.D. 300, northern Nigeria, raised on stand, 13.25"h (overall); 9.5"h (head) Provenance: Collection of Vanna and N. Lee Lacy (Palm Springs, California). Mr. Lacy was a prominent Hollywood producer of films, creative golden-era TV series, and iconic commercials. His collecting has spanned six decades.

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A Nok clay head, Inland Niger River Delta and the Jos Plateau

Name: A Nok clay head, Inland Niger River Delta and the Jos Plateau
SKU: 156725748
Price: 500 USD
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