Ancient African Bura Terracotta Bust, ex-Arnovick
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Description
Africa, Mali/Niger, Bura-Asinda-Sikka culture, ca. 14th to 16th century CE. A carved solid terracotta figural fragment with incised eyes and mouth, a delicate upturned nose, a rather fanciful coiffure, extended long neck with repeated scarifications marks on the backside, and a double strand pectoral or collar, mounted upon a custom stand. This example is quite special, because in addition to the head, a section of the torso remains as well. Very little is actually known about the Bura civilization. Archaeologists first discovered the site (to the northwest of Niamey, the capital of Niger, and in Burkina Faso) in 1975 and excavations were begun in 1983. The vast majority of the pieces recovered have been terracotta vessels or figural fragments like this example. Size: figure itself measures 5.5" L x 6.25" W x 11.5" H (14 cm x 15.9 cm x 29.2 cm); 13.5" H (34.3 cm) on base
Provenance: Ex-Dr.Peter Arnovick Collection
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#112546
Provenance: Ex-Dr.Peter Arnovick Collection
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#112546
Condition
A large fragment as shown. Expected surface wear and abrasions. Nice mineral deposits.
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Ancient African Bura Terracotta Bust, ex-Arnovick
Estimate $400 - $500
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