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Rare Ancient African Bura Terracotta Funerary Urn

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Rare Ancient African Bura Terracotta Funerary Urn

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Description

Bura Asinda-Sikka, southwest Niger, ca. 3rd to 13th centuries CE. This is a large, handsome, hollow rough earthenware pottery figure showing a human face with its hair done in thick cornrow strips and almond-shaped eyes. The head is attached to a bulbous, hollow body by a long, thin neck. Little is known about the Bura Asinda-Sikka archaeological site, which was discovered and excavated only in the last few decades. It is a necropolis that was filled with anthropomorphic and zoomorphic terracotta figurines, frequently placed above inhumation-style burials; many of these burials had accompanying grave goods such as bronze jewellery, iron weapons, and glass beads (the latter indicating that this culture had trade ties across the Sahara with North Africa). Figures like this one are thought to represent individuals rather than having been mass produced. Size: 10" W x 18.5" H (25.4 cm x 47 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Peter Arnovick collcection

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Condition

Minor restoration to neck that is nearly invisible; otherwise intact, with expected wear

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Rare Ancient African Bura Terracotta Funerary Urn

Name: Rare Ancient African Bura Terracotta Funerary Urn
SKU: 49273267
Price: 750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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