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African Bura-Asinda-Sikka Clay Head, ex-Arnovick

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African Bura-Asinda-Sikka Clay Head, ex-Arnovick

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Africa, Mali / Niger, Bura-Asinda-Sikka culture, ca. 3rd to 11th centuries CE. One of the finer of this variety of clay heads we have seen! Long neck with 4 levels of added/ punched necklaces, head slightly tilted back, mouth open as if singing, ears, nostrils and mouth are deep depressions in the clay, the eyes, nose and hair in high relief. Original red/brown pigment still covers the face and portions of the neck. A very fine example! Custom base. Size: 5" H (12.7 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private collection of Dr. Peter Arnovick, Los Altos, CA

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Condition

Tiny loss to very tip of crown, possibly part of a complete figure, now missing below the neck

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African Bura-Asinda-Sikka Clay Head, ex-Arnovick

Name: African Bura-Asinda-Sikka Clay Head, ex-Arnovick
SKU: 43487843
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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Starting Price $200

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