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AN ANCIENT AFRICAN TERRACOTTA HEAD OF MAN, NOK CULTURE, NORTHERN NIGERIA, APPROXIMATELY 500 BC-AD

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AN ANCIENT AFRICAN TERRACOTTA HEAD OF MAN, NOK CULTURE, NORTHERN NIGERIA, APPROXIMATELY 500 BC-AD

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Description

AN ANCIENT AFRICAN TERRACOTTA HEAD OF MAN, NOK CULTURE, NORTHERN NIGERIA, APPROXIMATELY 500 BC-AD 200, caved terracotta head on stand. Height: 5" Diameter: 5" Provenance: Estate of Robert William Guynn; Fred Wessman

Other Notes: Nok culture was one of the earliest centers of terracotta production in Africa.

Condition

Minor losses, a sculptural fragment, wear consistent with age and materials. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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AN ANCIENT AFRICAN TERRACOTTA HEAD OF MAN, NOK CULTURE, NORTHERN NIGERIA, APPROXIMATELY 500 BC-AD

Name: AN ANCIENT AFRICAN TERRACOTTA HEAD OF MAN, NOK CULTURE, NORTHERN NIGERIA, APPROXIMATELY 500 BC-AD
SKU: 173102725
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock