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AN ANCIENT AFRICAN IRON AGE TERRACOTTA LARGE HEAD OF MAN, NOK CULTURE, NIGERIA, APPROXIMATELY 500

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AN ANCIENT AFRICAN IRON AGE TERRACOTTA LARGE HEAD OF MAN, NOK CULTURE, NIGERIA, APPROXIMATELY 500

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Description

AN ANCIENT AFRICAN IRON AGE TERRACOTTA LARGE HEAD OF MAN, NOK CULTURE, NIGERIA, APPROXIMATELY 500 BC-AD 200, terracotta with an expressive face. Height: 11 3/4" Diameter: 7" Provenance: Estate of Robert William Guynn; Fred Wessman

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

Condition

A funerary fragment, some minor wear, and losses, 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 IRON AGE TERRACOTTA LARGE HEAD OF MAN, NOK CULTURE, NIGERIA, APPROXIMATELY 500

Name: AN ANCIENT AFRICAN IRON AGE TERRACOTTA LARGE HEAD OF MAN, NOK CULTURE, NIGERIA, APPROXIMATELY 500
SKU: 173103219
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock