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African Nok Terracotta Torso - Mother w/ Child, TL'd

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African Nok Terracotta Torso - Mother w/ Child, TL'd

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Description

Western Africa, Northern Nigeria, Nok culture, ca. 500 BCE to 100 CE. A hand-built terracotta figural torso depicting a standing mother - with bared breasts and a wide-eyed facial expression - as she holds a minimalist figure in her left arm. Size: 3.125" L x 3.75" W x 6.25" H (7.9 cm x 9.5 cm x 15.9 cm); 8.25" H (21 cm) on included custom stand.

This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full printed and bound report will accompany the item upon purchase.

Provenance: private Venice, Florida, USA collection, purchased from Clearing House Estate Sales, Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA, March 8, 2023, lot 21

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Condition

Losses to legs below waist as shown. Nicks and chips, with coarseness across most surfaces, and softening to some finer details, otherwise in great condition. Nice preservation to maternal form. TL drill holes on bottom and on verso.