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Ancient Katsina Head Sculpture 200-500 BC Ex Levitt Collection

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Ancient Katsina Head Sculpture 200-500 BC Ex Levitt Collection

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Description

This ancient relic dates back over 2000 years from approx 200 -500 BC. Ancient terracotta heads were most likely part of larger figures now lost,and some were originally tops of globular jars and perhaps used as funeral markers. This relic measures 6 inches tall, 9.75 inches tall on custom display stand. Northern Nigeria, West Africa. Provenance: The Sol & Josephine Levitt collection, New York. also a Private New Jersey collection.

Condition

Fair, what remains is stable.

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Ancient Katsina Head Sculpture 200-500 BC Ex Levitt Collection

Name: Ancient Katsina Head Sculpture 200-500 BC Ex Levitt Collection
SKU: 168503969
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

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