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AN ANCIENT WEST AFRICAN EFFIGY HEAD OF MAN ON STAND, BURRA-ASINDA-SIKKA CULTURE, NIGER, AD 3RD-11TH

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AN ANCIENT WEST AFRICAN EFFIGY HEAD OF MAN ON STAND, BURRA-ASINDA-SIKKA CULTURE, NIGER, AD 3RD-11TH

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AN ANCIENT WEST AFRICAN EFFIGY HEAD OF MAN ON STAND, BURRA-ASINDA-SIKKA CULTURE, NIGER, AD 3RD-11TH CENTURY, sculpted terracotta with a prominent nose ridge intersected by a horizontal brow and small eyes with a slightly open mouth and protruding chin over a tall neck with a rolled edge collar, raised on a custom wood stand. Height: 6" Diameter: 3 1/2" Provenance: Estate of Robert William Guynn; Fred Wessman

Other Notes: The terracotta artifacts of the Bura culture were first discovered in 1975 northwest of Niamey, Niger. An ancient terracotta head from the Bura-Asinda-Sikka culture.

Condition

Minor wear, paint or pigment remnants, 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 WEST AFRICAN EFFIGY HEAD OF MAN ON STAND, BURRA-ASINDA-SIKKA CULTURE, NIGER, AD 3RD-11TH

Name: AN ANCIENT WEST AFRICAN EFFIGY HEAD OF MAN ON STAND, BURRA-ASINDA-SIKKA CULTURE, NIGER, AD 3RD-11TH
SKU: 173102727
Price: 250 USD
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